Interested in gardening? Here are 5 tips that can help you get started

Gardening and planting care can be very relaxing. The activity allows you to take care of living things and maybe get some benefit from them, such as vegetables. But gardening can also be stressful, especially if you don’t have the ever-elusive green thumb.

Gardening, like many other activities and hobbies, has grown in popularity during the pandemic. There is something very rewarding about knowing you can grow your own produce, especially in the midst of the apocalypse. However, if you’ve ever tried feeding a tomato or zucchini, you’ve probably seen it wither before your eyes. Gardening depends on the weather, the plant itself, and how it is cared for.

Whether you’re growing some products that you want to cook or growing your own batch of weed, here are 5 tips to get you started:

Have realistic goals

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If you’ve never planted and grown a plant in your life, it’s best to have realistic goals and expectations. Gardening may not be rocket science, but there is a science you will learn through trial and error. Start slowly, with a small and manageable project. If you plant your first weed plant, do this. If you plant cucumbers, do this. Stick to something manageable and be patient.

Watch out for the sun

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The sun is your friend, the more of it usually the better. Take a look at your spot and find a place with lots of sunshine and put your pot there.

Know your weather and your plant

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Planting vegetables and plants will depend on your location and the type of plant you plan to grow. Find out about the type of plant that grows well in your area at this time of year. That way, you are more likely to be successful in the long run and lose fewer plants over time.

Take care of them, but not too much

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Plants need love and attention, but also not too much love and attention because you will overwater them and they will slowly rot. This has happened to me several times.

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Each plant has different requirements and recommendations, so don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Most plants want their soil to be moist; Make a watering schedule that will work for you, perhaps in the morning when there is more sunlight. If you notice that the water is pooling and the soil is too wet, water less. If you feel the soil is too dry, add more.

Let yourself go

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If you take your gardening habits seriously, expect heartache. Your plants will die and get sick, and you will learn and care for them better the next time. If you stick with it, you will eventually smoke your own weed or eat your own products, and that’s pretty cool.