7 Habits of Pro Gardeners

Growing good gardening habits (pun intended) can be great whether you have plants on a window ledge or a large garden with a ton of space.

Also, they’re helpful to have in place so that you can save on:

• Stress
• Money
• Time

Also, it’s just nice to know that you’re doing almost everything you can to make sure your garden is thriving no matter the season.

And whether you’re new to gardening or you’ve been cultivating a garden for awhile, these habits of gardeners are a great place to either start or brush up on your knowledge.

1. Pro Gardeners Make a Plan

This is probably my favorite bit of garden advice!

Rather than planting spontaneously and without any idea of where you wanna go, pro gardeners know they should plan what they plant to optimize for space, light, and soil conditions.

Also, it’s a great way to know exactly what’s gonna make you happiest and take care of your needs. So for instance, do you want fresh veggies and fruit for cooking, or flowering plants that are gonna help improve your mood?

It’s a great way to save money instead of spending and then realizing that you didn’t get what you actually wanted or needed.

2. They Don’t Suffocate Their Plants

Rather than overfilling your garden beds and cramping or suffocating your plants, it may be good to use hanging planters or pots to maximize your space and give plants the adequate space they need to grow.

3. They Optimize Window Space

Window herb gardens, flowerpots, and small veggie patches can look chic and make the most of the sunlight and space.

Also, it’s nice to have certain fresh herbs and produce ready for cooking if it’s done in a kitchen window!

4. They Use Compost for Health (and as a Preventative)

Rather than just using dirt, make sure you’re taking advantage of compost. This will give your plants the correct nutrition alongside the water you give them.

So make it a habit to collect egg shells, produce scraps, and other compost ingredients so your plants can thrive.

Side Note: Compost will also help in preventing fungus and might even keep diseases away that could kill your plants.

5. Gardeners Use Borders

To make sure your plants or grass don’t overgrow the sections of the garden that you want them in, it can be helpful to have borders for your garden.

These don’t have to be large or elaborate, they just need to keep your plants from spilling over onto pathways or a lawn.

6. They Avoid Pesticides

When learning to garden, this is one tip you don’t want to skip.

And don’t just focus on whether to go for organic and synthetic, it’s best to sort out the root cause of any issue first.

Find out what’s causing infestations and put a stop to it. Any kind of pesticide can harm your plants and leave residue on your home-grown food. So it’s best to figure this out quickly and use non-toxic garden fixes.

7. Pro Gardeners Keep a Close Eye on Things

I know it should go without saying, but once you’ve made your garden, you can’t just ignore it until the next time you feel like checking in on it.

So instead, keep an eye out for weeds, diseases, or any other issues so things can be treated immediately, rather than waiting for the problem to become unmanageable.

Trust me, you’ll feel so much better about observing your garden on a daily basis, rather than working to bring your plants back from the dead.

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