{"id":24399,"date":"2021-03-25T14:37:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T14:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24399"},"modified":"2021-03-25T14:42:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T14:42:21","slug":"calling-all-brown-thumbs-helpful-gardening-tips-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/calling-all-brown-thumbs-helpful-gardening-tips-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling All Brown Thumbs: Helpful Gardening Tips For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve heard of \u201cplant parents,\u201d and then you\u2019ve heard of those who \u201ckill every living thing,\u201d so they say. Those that claim they kill every living thing are people who are known to have \u201cbrown thumbs.\u201d Someone with a brown thumb is someone with poor gardening skills, whether it\u2019s due to not remembering to water their plants or simply being uneducated about plants, in general. Either way, having a brown thumb isn\u2019t the end-all if you want to be better at gardening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a better plant parent requires some basic knowledge, first and foremost. Understanding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencing.com\/why-do-plants-need-sun-4572051.html#:~:text=The%20sun%20is%20the%20main,all%20animals%20need%20to%20survive.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why plants need sunlight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and water to actively make the effort to water your plants when necessary, based on the type of plants you have, is going to play a pivotal role in the lifespan of your gardening journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you indeed want to become a better plant parent and turn your brown thumb green, here are a few tips to consider about gardening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need-to-Know Gardening Tips For Beginner Level Gardeners<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Plant Will Eventually Die<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest reasons people say they have brown thumbs or claim to be plant killers is because their plants die. But what people don\u2019t realize is that even the people with the greenest of thumbs have plants that die. So there\u2019s no reason to beat yourself up about plants dying because they all do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to consider that insects, animals, and extreme temperatures all play a role in the lifespan of your plants. Some things you have control over and some things you don\u2019t, but if you enter gardening with the understanding that whatever you plant will eventually die, you\u2019ll be able to take some of that pressure off yourself and be able to better take care of your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Small<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason why people tend to think they have brown thumbs is that they get overzealous and take on more than they can handle. Gardening is a great and enjoyable hobby for many people, but if you\u2019re a beginner, you don\u2019t need to take on expert-level gardening projects; For a beginner gardener, you need to take on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-garden-ideas-for-spring\/19026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beginner-level gardening projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Space Conducive to Gardening<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People enjoy gardening because it relaxes them and it brings a sense of peace when they\u2019re outside when it\u2019s just them and their plants. If just being outside with your plants is peaceful, just imagine how much more enjoyable your space will be with the addition of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillebilliard.com\/outdoor-patio-furniture-franklin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoor patio furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wind chimes, and bird feeders\u2026 Your outdoor living space is your blank canvas; Add to it whatever you feel will make your garden and your peace of mind enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants are a Little on the Expensive Side<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever gone to your local hardware or gardening store and just walked around and looked at the prices of plants, you\u2019ll quickly find out that plants are a little on the expensive side. And we\u2019re not just talking about the bouquets of flowers you get from the grocery store, either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lily of the Valley flowers are $15 to $50 per bundle, Lisianthus&#8217; are $10 to $35 per bundle, and Hydrangeas are around $6.50 per stem. So depending on the type of flower you want, and also the time of year you\u2019re shopping for plants, it can put a nice dent in your pockets. Because certain plants are so expensive, that\u2019s all the more reason to do your best to take good care of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Can Be a Gardner in Any Size Space<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People try to make the excuse that they can\u2019t start a garden because they don\u2019t have the right amount of space to do so\u2026 That\u2019s a complete lie. People in inner cities living in apartments have their own gardens\u2026 It&#8217;s called urban gardening. You don\u2019t necessarily have to live in a city environment, but if you live in an apartment or a small space, you can still grow beautiful flowers or fresh vegetables without a full yard. As long as you have pots, soil, water, and sunlight, you can start a garden anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure to do your research on the plants best suited to grow in pots. For example, you don\u2019t want to grow squash or cucumbers in a pot because they are vine-out wide and will outgrow the pot you placed them in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the idea of having a brown thumb stop you from starting your very own garden. With these tips, you can turn your brown thumb green in a matter of seconds.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2213<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve heard of \u201cplant parents,\u201d and then you\u2019ve heard of those who \u201ckill every living thing,\u201d so they say. 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