You probably played in the dirt a lot as a kid. You dug up the earth, created castles, and drove toy cars on the small dirt roads. The sandbox and other patches of dirt your parents allowed you to play in may have been like another world to you, where you imagined yourself taking make believe adventures and journeys. As a grown up, it is harder to find time for playing in the dirt. That is why so many adults work so hard at starting a garden. As gardeners, you have reasons to get outside and work in the dirt however often your heart desires. If you have thought about beginning your own garden, here are some things you should do if you want to make sure your garden is successful.

Every garden requires some advanced planning. The fact is that seeds take time to grow and if you want those seeds or seedlings to really thrive they need to be put into the ground at specific times of year. Yes, it is possible to grow flowers on a whim sometimes. If, however, you want to have a great garden, you’ll have to get used to the idea of doing a lot of work a long time in advance. There are plants that need to be planted a long time before they will start to bloom. There are even some plants that will stay in the ground for a year before they start to sprout! Be prepared to make a commitment in order to have gardening success.

Decide exactly what kind of plants you want to grow. Every type of plant has its own set of needs. Each type of plant has its own soil and nutrient requirements–you’ll need to have these set up before you plant. Planning your garden out before you begin planting you will have to make sure that you have all of the right gardening tools on hand. If you aren’t smart and plan out your garden in advance you could kill your plants before they have a real chance to grow and thrive. There isn’t any rule that says that you have to only grow one type of plant in your garden but growing different types of plants requires advance planning.

The easiest plants to grow, especially if you are new to creating your own garden, are the following: sunflowers, marigolds, geraniums, pansies, day lilies, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Cosmos, Russian sage, zinnias, coneflowers and black eyed Susans are also fairly easy to grow.

Even if this is your very first garden you can choose from other plants–these easy to grow plants are not a requirement for first gardens. Beginners simply report these vegetables and flowers as the hardest to kill. As you get used to tending these plants you will have an easier time branching out to other plants.

Believe it or not gardening is a lot of fun! Don’t be afraid to admit that you like working the soil and getting dirty.

You probably feel like a kid again! This is one of the main reasons that people are so dedicated to their gardening hobbies. They probably feel more like they are playing than working!

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