Getting Started with Your First Garden

Small pruning shears make easy work of deadheading flowers. Bruno Germany/Pixabay

Few things in life are as satisfying as reaping a harvest you’ve grown yourself. Whether you’re nibbling a carrot you started from seed or enjoying a bouquet of flowers picked from your flowerbeds, creating and caring for a garden is a rewarding hobby.

If the idea of starting a garden from scratch is intimidating, fear not! Here are some essential tips to turn your backyard’s blank canvas into a healthy and thriving growing space.

Start Your Tool Collection

The first thing any new gardener needs are basic tools. Tools will be your best friends when it comes to working the soil and completing ongoing garden tasks. The right tools will make you more comfortable, the job easier, and turn gardening into a joy instead of a struggle. Consider your tools a long-term investment and buy the best you can afford.