We are all a little guilty of cutting corners in the garden Whether it's forgetting to water your flowers every day or not paying attention to the seasons and the individual needs of each plant, these little mistakes can be rectified.
When you feel defeated by your own blunders, we are here for you. To tackle your mistakes, the first step is to become aware of the problems – so we are here to help! You can get back to embracing your green fingers in no time with just a few simple solutions, so sit back, relax and starting taking notes…
If your garden is crowded with garden furniture, fire pits and flower beds, take the time to rethink your arrangements. Fire pits are an exquisite feature for a garden but can take up too much space when it comes to seating around it. Keep a harmonious balance between your flower beds and everything else.
Overlooking the pH levels in your soil can affect how your plants grow. Certain plants may not grow at all, so remember to do a quick check and adapt accordingly!
Not knowing when to stop watering plants can have a detrimental effect, especially for the most delicate flowers in your garden. They need just enough to keep them healthy and blooming, so take caution and pay more attention to them.
Similarly, you also need to be careful not to under water any of your plants. Thirsty flowers can lead to devastation and disaster and kill your garden. Keep your garden green and lush – remember to water them regularly!
Not giving sun-loving plants enough light is a huge mistake for your garden. Trees and big leafy plants need the sun in order to keep growing healthily, otherwise their growth could be stunted. If the space in your garden permits, then please give them the sun they need!
This is a biggie! Failing to keep track of the different planting seasons could result in bare flower beds, which make for a miserable garden. Simply checking can save you from this fate and keep your garden healthy and full. This is especially pertinent for vegetables and fruit if you're growing your own food!
Don't forget to prune your plants. Leaving them to become overgrown will prevent vibrant new undergrowth and deprive it of the light it needs to grow. Never underestimate its importance – stay on top of it to maintain a healthy garden.
Our eighth common mistake is something we often overlook – pest control. Repellent goes a long way to ensure that your favourite plants and flowers are safe from bugs and nasties that want to eat them. Controlling these beasties is an easy and affordable solution to a devastating problem.
If weed killer escapes your memory sometimes, we feel your pain. Weeds grow and spread so fast that in just a matter of days they could be everywhere, smothering your beautiful flower beds. Make sure nothing in your garden dies by keeping on top of your weed killer!
No one wants their garden to be overrun by crazily overgrown plants and none of us like to be surprised when some plants grown taller, large and faster than others. You can fix this by easily checking the growth rates of individual plants and pruning now and then when it's necessary. So simple yet so effective!
Some plants are 'sterile', which means that they will ever bear fruit, and this can sometimes concern us when nothing happens. If you check whether a plant is sterile or not, you can figure out whether you need more than one or not, or if you can purchase one and have it continuously reproduce in the garden. Keep a look-out.
Some pesticides can be harm to bees and even kill them, which means that your garden isn't likely to bloom in the Spring. To protect the bees, buy pesticides that don't harm them and you can keep your garden blooming and looking healthy all year round. Save the bees!
Planting trees too close to a building looks great while they're still small and growing saplings, but later on in their lives they can cause drastic and expensive damage to the house. You can't control their roots or branches, so they can seriously harm any building they are close to. Think about space when planting them will save you money and trouble.
Now that we know how to identify these 13 common mistakes we make in the garden, we still need guidance on how to create the beautiful garden of our dreams. So check out 21 lovely little gardens you can easily copy for more amazing inspiration and ideas for even the smallest of gardens!