22 Beginner Flower Gardening Mistakes to Avoid: What to Do Instead
Starting a flower garden is such a rewarding experience, but if you’re new to it, it’s easy to make a few missteps along the way. From planting flowers in the wrong spot to forgetting to harvest your blooms, even small mistakes can keep your garden from reaching its full potential.
The good news? Most of these beginner flower gardening mistakes are completely avoidable once you know what to look for. In this post, I’m sharing 22 of the most common mistakes I see (and have made myself!) along with simple, beginner-friendly tips to help your flower garden thrive from the very start.
Let’s dig into the dos and don’ts that will help your flower garden thrive!
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Quick List of the 22 Common Flower Gardening Mistakes:
- Choosing the Wrong Plants
- Planting in the Wrong Location
- Not Cleaning and Prepping Your Beds
- Not Starting Seeds Indoors
- Not Improving Your Soil
- Overcrowding Your Plants
- Forgetting About Companion Planting
- Planting Too Soon or Too Late
- Planting Out of Sight
- Not Paying Attention to Sun Needs
- Planting Far from a Water Source
- Overwatering or Underwatering
- Not Feeding Your Plants
- Using Too Much Fertilizer
- Forgetting About Pollinators
- Not Controlling Weeds
- Skipping Mulch
- Overlooking Pests and Diseases
- Not Staking Tall Plants
- Neglecting Deadheading and Pruning
- Not Harvesting Enough
- Not Taking Notes
1. Choosing the Wrong Plants
One of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started flower gardening was falling in love with a plant at the nursery and bringing it home without checking if it could actually grow in my garden. (Raise your hand if you’ve done this too!)
Choosing flowers that aren’t suited for your climate, soil, or sun conditions can lead to a lot of frustration, and sadly, a lot of wasted time and money.
How to Avoid It:
Start by figuring out your USDA hardiness zone (for example, I garden in Zone 8B here in the Pacific Northwest). Your zone will tell you what perennials can survive your winter temperatures and what annuals will thrive in your growing season.
Next, take note of how much sun or shade different areas of your garden get throughout the day. Some flowers, like zinnias or coneflowers, love full sun. Others, like hellebores or foxgloves, prefer dappled shade.
Be strategic when planning your flower garden by picking plants that will thrive in your specific conditions, not just the ones that look pretty at the garden center. Your flowers will reward you for it!
2. Planting in the Wrong Location
It’s tempting to just dig in wherever there’s space, but flowers are picky about where they grow best. If your blooms aren’t thriving, it could be because they’re planted in the wrong spot.
Some flowers crave full sun all day long, while others will wilt in that much heat and prefer a shady corner. And if your soil isn’t the right type—too sandy, too clay-heavy, or lacking nutrients—your plants may struggle no matter how much you water or fuss over them.
How to Avoid It:
Take time to observe how much sunlight each part of your garden gets during the day. A spot that gets six or more hours of direct sun is perfect for sun-loving flowers like dahlias or cosmos. Shadier areas are better for shade-tolerant blooms like astilbe or bleeding heart.
Soil matters too. If your garden soil is heavy or compacted, think about amending it with compost or creating a raised bed.
You can also grow flowers in containers where you have full control over the soil and location, which is especially helpful if you’re working with tricky conditions.
A little planning goes a long way here, and your flowers will thank you with more blooms!
3. Not Cleaning and Prepping Your Beds
It’s easy to get excited about planting flowers the minute the weather warms up, but diving in without prepping your garden beds first can cause problems down the road. Old plant debris, leftover weeds, and compacted soil can all interfere with healthy root growth and lead to fewer blooms.
Even if you’re starting fresh with a new flower bed, skipping that initial prep can leave your soil unbalanced and full of hidden weed seeds.
How to Avoid It:
Start by clearing out any debris from last season, dried-up stems, leaves, or weeds that have overwintered in your garden. This not only gives you a clean slate but also helps prevent pests and diseases from carrying over.
Next, loosen the soil with a fork or shovel to improve drainage and allow roots to grow more easily. If your soil feels heavy or clumpy, mix in compost or organic matter to give your flowers a healthy boost. For new beds, take the extra step to remove sod, outline the space, and build the soil from the bottom up.
Think of this step as setting the stage. Your flowers will be much happier and more productive when they have the right foundation to grow in.
4. Not Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting flowers from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening, but many beginners miss out by waiting too long or skipping indoor seed starting altogether.
Some flowers need a head start indoors to bloom in time for summer, especially in cooler climates with shorter growing seasons.
If you only rely on direct sowing in the garden, you might miss your window for a full, thriving flower display.
How to Avoid It:
Start by checking your last frost date and count backward based on the seed packet instructions. Most annual flowers like snapdragons, cosmos, and zinnias need to be started 4–10 weeks before your frost-free date.
Use seed trays or small pots indoors near a bright window or under grow lights. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and give your seedlings good airflow to prevent mold or damping off.
Starting seeds indoors not only gives you a jump on the season, but it also lets you grow more unique flower varieties you won’t always find at the nursery. Plus, watching those tiny green sprouts emerge is just plain satisfying!
5. Not Improving Your Soil
If there’s one thing flower gardeners often underestimate, it’s the power of healthy soil. You might pick the perfect plants and water faithfully, but if your soil is poor or unbalanced, your flowers won’t reach their full potential.
Beginner gardeners sometimes assume the soil they have is just fine, and while some of the lucky ones might have rich, loamy beds, most of us need to give our soil a little TLC before planting.
How to Avoid It:
Start by testing your soil. You can pick up an inexpensive kit at your local garden center or send a sample off to a lab for a full breakdown. This will tell you what your soil might be missing (like nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium) and whether it’s too acidic or alkaline.
From there, amend your beds with compost, aged manure, or organic soil conditioners to boost nutrients and improve structure. Sandy soil may need extra moisture-retaining materials, while heavy clay can be loosened with compost and grit to improve drainage.
Think of your soil as the foundation of your flower garden. Strong roots need good structure, and beautiful blooms need access to the right nutrients. Investing a little time in improving your soil can make a huge difference in how your garden grows.
6. Overcrowding Your Plants
It’s easy to get carried away when you’re planting a new flower bed. Those little seedlings or nursery starts look so small and full of potential, and you want to squeeze in just one more.
But overcrowding is one of the most common mistakes flower gardeners make.
When plants are too close together, they compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water. It also reduces air circulation, which can lead to problems like powdery mildew and other diseases, especially in damp or humid climates like ours in the Pacific Northwest.
How to Avoid It:
Check the recommended spacing on your seed packets or plant tags, even if it feels like too much at first. It might look a little bare in the beginning, but your flowers will fill in beautifully over time.
If you’re growing flowers like cosmos, zinnias, or dahlias, remember that they can get big fast. Give them the breathing room they need to spread out and bloom fully. Divide plants regularly to keep them from getting out of control.
And if you’re starting from seed, thin your seedlings once they sprout. It can be hard to pull out healthy little plants, but it’s better for the whole bed in the long run.
Spacing wisely now means fewer issues later, and more room for those gorgeous blooms to shine.
7. Forgetting About Companion Planting
When planning a flower garden, it’s easy to focus on color combinations and bloom times, but there’s another layer to consider: how your plants interact with one another. That’s where companion planting comes in.
Some flowers actually grow better when planted near certain neighbors. They can help deter pests, improve growth, and even enhance the overall health of your garden.
On the flip side, some plants just don’t get along and will compete or attract the wrong kind of attention.
How to Avoid It:
Try pairing flowers that offer natural benefits to one another. For example:
- Marigolds are great companions for just about everything—they help repel aphids and other garden pests.
- Sweet alyssum attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that eat aphids and whiteflies.
- Nasturtiums act as a “trap crop,” luring aphids away from more delicate flowers.
And don’t forget about mixing flowers with veggies and herbs. Many annual flowers (like cosmos, calendula, and zinnias) bring in pollinators and beneficial insects that help your whole garden thrive.
With just a little strategy, you can create a flower garden that’s not only beautiful but balanced and buzzing with life.
8. Planting Too Soon or Too Late
It’s hard to wait when you’ve been dreaming of flowers all winter, but jumping the gun and planting too early is a classic beginner mistake. On the other hand, waiting too long can cut your bloom time short, especially for annuals that need a long growing season to shine.
The timing of your planting can make or break your flower garden. If you plant tender seedlings before your last frost, they might not survive. And if you delay planting heat-loving flowers, they may not have enough time to bloom before the season ends.
How to Avoid It:
Getting familiar with your local frost dates is key. Most seed packets or plant labels will reference your area’s last frost in spring and first frost in fall to help you decide when to start.
- For flowers like zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers, wait until the soil has warmed up and the danger of frost is past.
- Cool-season flowers like snapdragons, larkspur, or sweet peas can be planted earlier, or even in fall in some zones.
Use a garden planner or calendar to map out when to start seeds indoors, when to direct sow, and when to transplant. This one small step can make your flower garden much more successful (and far less frustrating).
9. Planting Out of Sight
Out of sight, out of mind—it happens more than we think in the garden! Sometimes we plant in a spot that seems like a good idea at the time (maybe it’s the only open space), but if it’s not somewhere we walk past or see regularly, it can quickly get neglected.
These tucked-away areas often end up forgotten when it comes to watering, deadheading, or just enjoying the blooms, and that can lead to sad, underloved plants.
How to Avoid It:
Be intentional about where you plant your flowers, especially if you’re just starting out. Choose spots that are easy to access and visible from your windows, deck, or main walkway.
When you see your garden every day, you’re more likely to notice when something needs water, a quick trim, or pest control.
And let’s be honest, being able to admire your blooms from inside the house or while sipping your morning coffee just makes the whole flower-growing experience that much sweeter.
If you do plant in a less-visible spot (like a side yard or behind the shed), set reminders to check in regularly, or plant lower-maintenance flowers that don’t mind being left alone a bit more.
10. Not Paying Attention to Sun Needs
Light is one of the most critical factors in how well your flowers grow, but it’s also one of the easiest things to overlook. Not all “sun” is created equal, and different flowers have different needs when it comes to how much light they get each day.
If you’ve ever planted something that barely bloomed or looked leggy and sad all summer, chances are it wasn’t getting the light it needed.
How to Avoid It:
Take time to observe your garden throughout the day. A spot that seems sunny in the morning might be in shade all afternoon, or vice versa. Most seed packets and plant tags will say whether a flower needs:
- Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
- Part Sun / Part Shade (about 3–6 hours of direct sunlight)
- Full Shade (less than 3 hours of direct sunlight)
Here are a few examples:
- Full sun flowers: zinnias, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, dahlias
- Part sun/shade flowers: foxglove, columbine, impatiens
- Shade-tolerant flowers: hellebores, astilbe, bleeding heart
Knowing what your garden offers and matching it to what your flowers need is one of the easiest ways to set yourself up for a beautiful, blooming season.
11. Planting Far from a Water Source
Watering might seem simple enough, but if your garden beds are too far from a hose or spigot, it can turn into a frustrating chore fast.
When watering feels like a hassle with hauling heavy watering cans, dragging hoses across the yard, it’s easy to start skipping it, especially during the hottest parts of summer.
And when flowers don’t get consistent water, they let you know with stunted growth, fewer blooms, and droopy leaves.
How to Avoid It:
Plan your flower beds with water access in mind. If you’re laying out new planting areas, try to stay within reach of a hose, or consider installing a splitter at your spigot to run multiple hoses to different zones of your yard.
For existing gardens that are farther out, you can:
- Set up soaker hoses or drip irrigation for low-effort watering
- Use rain barrels for a sustainable and nearby water source
- Schedule regular watering during the cooler parts of the day so you’re not out in the midday heat
You’ll thank yourself later for making watering quick and convenient; your flowers will too.
12. Over or Under-Watering
Watering seems like it should be the easiest part of gardening, but it’s actually where a lot of new flower gardeners go wrong.
It’s easy to love your plants a little too much and drown them, or to forget a day or two (or three) and leave them parched during a heatwave.
The trick is figuring out what your specific garden needs, because watering isn’t one-size-fits-all.
How to Avoid It:
First, get to know your soil type. Sandy soil dries out quickly and may need more frequent watering, while clay soil holds moisture longer but drains slowly. Flowers in containers dry out faster than those in raised beds or in-ground gardens.
A good rule of thumb? Most flower beds do best with about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall. It’s better to water deeply and less often than to give your garden a little splash every day. Deep watering encourages strong root growth and healthier plants.
Stick your finger into the soil—if it’s dry an inch or two down, it’s time to water. If it still feels damp, wait another day.
Investing in a soaker hose or drip irrigation setup can make watering more consistent and effortless. Your flowers will thank you with stronger stems and longer-lasting blooms.
13. Not Feeding Your Plants
If you’ve ever had flowers that looked a little lackluster, like they just weren’t blooming the way they should, it might be because they were hungry. Just like people, flowers need regular nourishment to grow strong and put on a good show.
This is an easy one to overlook, especially if your soil looks fine or if you’ve added compost once and called it good. But over time, the nutrients in your soil get used up, and that means your flowers might be running on empty.
How to Avoid It:
Start by building healthy soil with compost and organic matter—this is the foundation. But beyond that, many annuals and long-blooming perennials need an extra boost during the growing season to keep blooming their best.
Use a balanced flower fertilizer (like a 5-10-5 or 10-10-10) according to the package instructions. If you choose to go the organic route, options like fish emulsion, liquid seaweed, or compost tea are gentle and effective.
Pay attention to signs of nutrient deficiencies, too. Yellowing leaves, slow growth, or poor flowering could mean it’s time to feed.
Feeding regularly (but not overdoing it—more on that next!) is one of the easiest ways to keep your flower garden thriving from season to season.
14. Using Too Much Fertilizer
If not feeding your plants is one end of the spectrum, overfeeding them is the other, and it can be just as problematic. Too much fertilizer, especially synthetic types, can burn your plants, encourage leggy growth, or even prevent blooming altogether.
It’s a common mistake: you see a flower looking a little tired, so you reach for the fertilizer, thinking it’ll perk right up. But flowers don’t work like houseplants, and overdoing it can throw the whole balance off.
How to Avoid It:
Always follow the instructions on your fertilizer packaging. More isn’t better, it’s just more. Overfertilizing can lead to big, leafy plants with very few flowers, or worse, it can damage roots and soil health over time.
If you’re feeding regularly, especially with a liquid feed, make sure to dilute properly and stick to a schedule (like every 2–4 weeks for annuals during peak growth). And if you’ve already amended your soil with compost, you may need much less fertilizer than you think.
When in doubt, lean toward slow-release or organic fertilizers that feed gently over time. Your flowers will grow more naturally and bloom more beautifully with a balanced, consistent approach.
15. Forgetting About Pollinators
When planning a flower garden, it’s easy to focus on the colors, shapes, and bloom times we love, but the truth is, your garden isn’t just for you. It’s also a buffet for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other helpful pollinators. Without them, many plants wouldn’t thrive, and some wouldn’t bloom at all.
If you fill your garden with flowers that have no nectar or rely heavily on double blooms that pollinators can’t access, you might end up with a quiet, under-pollinated garden that lacks life and buzz.
How to Avoid It:
Include a variety of pollinator-friendly flowers that offer nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Some great beginner-friendly options include:
Try to have something blooming from early spring to late fall so pollinators have a reason to return to your garden again and again. And avoid using pesticides or herbicides that can harm bees and other beneficial insects.
By planting with pollinators in mind, you’re not only helping the environment, you’re also setting your flower garden up for more blooms, healthier plants, and a lot more garden magic.
16. Not Controlling Weeds
Weeds might seem harmless at first—just a few here and there—but left unchecked, they can quickly crowd out your flowers, steal nutrients and moisture from the soil, and make your garden feel more like a chore than a joy.
For beginner flower gardeners, it’s especially easy to underestimate how fast weeds grow and how much damage they can do if you don’t stay on top of them.
How to Avoid It:
Make weeding a regular part of your routine, even just 10–15 minutes a few times a week can make a big difference. Weeds are easiest to pull when they’re small and the soil is moist, like after a rain or watering.
To prevent weeds from popping up in the first place, use a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around your flowers. Mulch helps block light from reaching weed seeds while also keeping your soil moist and cool. Depending on your garden style, you can use bark, straw, compost, or even leaf mold.
For new garden beds, try using landscape fabric or a thick layer of newspaper under mulch to further suppress weeds while your flowers get established.
A weed-free garden doesn’t just look better, it gives your flowers the space and resources they need to thrive.
17. Skipping Mulch
If you’ve never used mulch in your flower beds, you might be missing out on one of the easiest ways to boost your garden’s health and appearance. Mulch does so much more than make everything look neat and tidy, it plays a major role in keeping your flowers happy and thriving.
Bare soil dries out quickly, becomes compacted, and gives weeds a chance to move in. Without mulch, you’ll likely spend more time watering, weeding, and battling inconsistent growth.
How to Avoid It:
Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around your flowers once your plants are in the ground and the soil has warmed up a bit. Be sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from plant stems to avoid rot or pests.
Mulch helps:
- Retain soil moisture, reducing how often you need to water
- Suppress weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds
- Regulate soil temperature, keeping roots cool in summer and warm in fall
- Add nutrients if you use organic options like compost or leaf mold
Great mulch options for flower gardens include shredded bark, straw, compost, or even mulched leaves. Not only will your garden look more finished, but your flowers will grow stronger with less effort from you.
18. Overlooking Pests and Diseases
It happens to all of us. You walk out to admire your flowers and suddenly notice holes in the leaves, sticky residue, or entire stems drooping overnight. Pests and diseases can sneak up fast, and if you’re not keeping a close eye, they can quickly do real damage to your flower garden.
New gardeners often don’t realize how important it is to check in on their plants regularly, and by the time the signs show up, it can be tough to get things back under control.
How to Avoid It:
Make it a habit to walk your garden a few times a week, especially during warm, humid stretches when issues tend to flare up. Look under leaves, check stems, and pay attention to anything that looks off—discoloration, spots, stunted growth, or chewed edges.
Common flower garden troublemakers include:
- Aphids (tiny sap-sucking insects)
- Slugs and snails (especially after rain)
- Powdery mildew (white, dusty coating on leaves)
- Botrytis/blight (gray mold on petals or stems)
At the first sign of trouble, act quickly:
- Remove affected leaves or blooms
- Use organic sprays like neem oil or insecticidal soap
- Attract beneficial insects (like ladybugs and lacewings) to help with natural pest control
Prevention is always easier than a cure. Keep your garden tidy, avoid overcrowding, and water at the base of plants to reduce excess moisture on leaves, all little habits that help protect your flowers from stress and disease.
19. Not Staking Tall Plants
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your tall, beautiful flowers topple over after a heavy rain or strong wind. So many cottage garden favorites, such as dahlias, delphiniums, cosmos, and snapdragons, grow tall and top-heavy, especially when they’re in full bloom.
New flower gardeners often skip staking or wait too long to do it, thinking the plant will support itself. But once those stems bend or break, it’s hard to bounce back.
How to Avoid It:
Get ahead of the flop by staking early, when plants are still small and easy to work around. As they grow, you can adjust the ties or add additional support as needed.
Here are a few easy options:
- Use bamboo stakes with twine or soft ties
- Try a grid or corral method with stakes and garden twine (especially helpful for beds of cosmos or zinnias)
- Use grow-through supports or decorative metal cages for fuller, bushier plants
Give each plant room to grow upright, and keep your supports subtle and natural-looking to blend in with the garden.
Staking might feel like an extra step, but it’s one of those things that keeps your flower garden looking tidy, healthy, and photo-ready all season long.
20. Neglecting Deadheading and Pruning
It’s easy to assume that once your flowers start blooming, your job is done, but regular maintenance like deadheading and light pruning can make a huge difference in how long your garden blooms and how tidy it looks.
When spent flowers are left in place, the plant shifts energy into seed production instead of creating new blooms. Over time, this can lead to fewer flowers and a more tired-looking garden.
How to Avoid It:
Deadheading means removing faded or dying flowers to encourage the plant to produce more. Snip off the bloom just above a set of healthy leaves or a new bud. It takes just a few minutes, and it really adds up to more blooms over time.
Some flowers that benefit most from deadheading include:
- Zinnias
- Cosmos
- Marigolds
- Geraniums
- Dahlias
Pruning isn’t just for shrubs and trees, it’s also useful for perennials that get leggy or overgrown mid-season. Cutting back certain flowers after their first flush of blooms (like salvia or coreopsis) can lead to a second round of flowering.
Keep a small pair of clean, sharp garden snips nearby and make it a habit to check your beds every few days. Your flowers will look fuller, last longer, and you’ll enjoy a tidier, more vibrant garden.
21. Not Harvesting Enough
If you’re growing a flower garden to enjoy indoors (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), one of the biggest mistakes is not harvesting your blooms often enough. It might feel counterintuitive to cut them, especially when the garden is looking so beautiful, but many flowers actually bloom more the more you cut!
When flowers are left on the plant too long, they start to go to seed, signaling the plant that its job is done. That means fewer fresh blooms for you and less overall flower production.
How to Avoid It:
Be generous with your clippers! Harvest your flowers at their peak (usually just before they fully open) and keep it consistent, every few days if possible. Not only does this keep plants producing longer, but you’ll have a steady supply of bouquets to enjoy or share.
Here are a few flowers that thrive with regular harvesting:
- Dahlias
- Zinnias
- Cosmos
- Snapdragons
- Sweet peas
Always harvest in the cooler part of the day (morning or evening), use clean, sharp snips, and place cut stems straight into water.
Your plants will thank you by sending up more stems, and your home will be full of fresh, garden-grown beauty.
22. Not Taking Notes
When you’re deep in the garden season, it’s easy to think you’ll remember everything: where you planted your favorite zinnias, when the slugs showed up, or which seed variety bloomed best. But once the next season rolls around, those little details have a way of slipping through the cracks.
Not keeping track of your garden’s progress means you’ll have to relearn the same lessons again and again, and miss out on opportunities to build an even better flower garden each year.
How to Avoid It:
Keep a simple garden journal or planner where you can jot down what you planted, where it went, when you started seeds, and what bloomed beautifully (or didn’t). Track pests, weather, watering routines, bloom times, and harvest dates—whatever stands out to you.
You don’t need to be fancy. A spiral notebook, bullet journal, or even a gardening app will do the trick. Just make it part of your weekly rhythm, like checking your beds or watering.
Over time, these notes become one of your most powerful gardening tools, helping you plan smarter, troubleshoot faster, and appreciate just how much you’ve grown as a gardener.
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Common Questions About Gardening Mistakes
What is the Most Common Mistake of First-Time Gardeners?
One of the most common mistakes new gardeners make is choosing the wrong plants for their location.
It’s easy to fall in love with a flower at the garden center, but if it doesn’t match your garden’s sun, soil, or climate, it may never thrive.
Learning your USDA hardiness zone, how much sun your space gets, and what kind of soil you’re working with will go a long way toward early success.
Why Do Most Gardens Fail?
Gardens usually fail due to a lack of planning and maintenance.
This includes planting at the wrong time, watering inconsistently, ignoring pest or disease issues, or using poor-quality soil. But the good news? Most of these issues are totally fixable with a little bit of knowledge and routine care.
What to Avoid in Garden Soil?
Avoid planting in soil that is compacted, poorly draining, or lacking in nutrients. Heavy clay or overly sandy soil can cause problems for flowers, and chemically treated soil (like that exposed to synthetic weed killers) can harm beneficial organisms.
It’s always worth testing your soil and amending it with organic matter like compost, aged manure, or leaf mold to create a healthy foundation.
How Can I Make My Garden Successful?
To build a thriving garden, start small and set yourself up for success:
And most importantly, enjoy the process. Gardening is a journey, and every season is a chance to learn, grow, and try something new.
Garden Supplies and Tools
Check out my favorite garden supplies and tools for the growing season. Whether you’re looking for potting soil or deer repellent, you’ll find what I use in my own garden.
Final Thoughts on Flower Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Every flower garden comes with its own learning curve, especially when you’re just getting started. But don’t worry—every gardener (myself included!) has made plenty of mistakes along the way. The important part is learning from them and growing more confident with each season.
With a little patience and a few thoughtful adjustments, your garden can go from struggling to stunning in no time. So keep planting, experimenting, and celebrating every bloom—big or small.
Have you made any of these flower gardening mistakes before? I’d love to hear what you’ve learned in the comments below!
Until next time,
Happy Gardening!
I’m a self-taught hobby gardener. Everything I share on my blog is my opinion and what has worked for me.
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