Most Common Mistakes When Starting a Garden

Organic gardening is a method of gardening that should be enjoyable. It is a way to garden in harmony with nature and enjoying the natural benefits it can provide. Nature has many benefits to provide when you don't work against it.

The biggest mistake and a very common one to most home gardeners is starting a garden that is to large. Starting one that is to big to handle can turn from a very enjoyable experience to a second job, causing most to get disgusted and loose all interest in an experience that not only is enjoyable but rewarding too.

There are many ways you can start out so that your organic garden will be a place you look forward to come home to and care for after a day at work. It can be as simple as planting a few plants in containers, window boxes, raised beds or just a small area in the yard about 4 foot by 8 foot.

When planting a large garden, keep in mind that it is going to be more work and for the inexperienced gardener it can get discouraging if things don't go right. Growing a home garden should be a pleasant and rewarding pastime, not a second job.

Plant crops that you and your family enjoy. Planting vegetables that nobody will eat isn't going to be as rewarding as planting ones that everyone will be excited about when they mature and ready to consume. Start out with crops that are easy to grow and expanding your garden to other crops slowly, as you feel you have the time to care for them. Crops like beans, cucumbers, leaf lettuce, summer squash, tomatoes and peppers are excellent choices for the first time gardener.

A environment friendly and healthy way of gardening. Organic Gardening is away of gardening in harmony with nature. Growing a healthy and productive crop in a way that is healthier for both you and the environment.