Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when first learning to garden. Pay attention to how the sunlight plays through your garden before choosing a location for your garden. Most edible plants, including many vegetables, herbs and fruits, need at least 6 hours of sun to thrive.
One of the best gardening tips you’ll ever get is to plan your new garden near a water source. Make sure you can run a hose to your garden spot, so you don’t have to haul water to it every time your plants get thirsty. The best way to tell if plants need watering is to push a finger an inch into the soil (that’s about a knuckle deep). If it’s dry, it’s time to water.
When starting a garden, one of the best pieces of advice is to invest in soil that is nutrient-rich and well-drained. Achieve this just-right mix by mixing 3 inches of Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Garden Soil into the top 6 to 8 inches of existing soil if you plan to plant in the ground. If planting in a raised bed, use Miracle-Gro® Raised Bed Soil, which is the perfect weight and texture for raised bed growing.
When space is limited, look to containers. You can grow many plants in pots, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit trees, berries and shrubs. When gardening in containers, use a pot that is large enough for the plant it is hosting and fill.. Not only is it specially formulated to help potted plants thrive, but it also helps protect against over- and under-watering.
