Veteran gardeners make mistakes just like rookies do at times. You can water plants too much as well as not watering enough. There are lots of mistakes that can be made during gardening.
Many times, when you purchase a new home you will find yourself filled with the urge to do yard work. But you really need to think things through before you make a change. Sometimes, a spring week might be a fall-blooming vine. You may want to consider waiting a year before you make any changes in your yard. Watch the yard to see how much sun each part of your yard gets sun. Test the pH of your soil so that you can determine which plants will work best in your yard. Watching your yard for a year will save you money, as you will be sure to plant the right things for your yard.
Remember to leave plenty of room between trees and shrubs so that they don’t crowd each other after a couple of years. When they are small the spacing may be fine, but remember they will grow and compete for sun, water and nutrients. Be sure to reach all the instructions before you begin to dig. You will want to give all your plants some room to breathe. When you first plant the trees and shrubs they will look very far apart, but they will grow and not looked so spaced out.
You will want to make a plan for your new garden. Draw a sketch of your yard and include any structures you may want to add later like a patio or a pool, etc.
Plants have a hard time rooting in new locations. You will need to help the plant by watering the root ball which is underground. Otherwise, the plant will be stunted or will not live for very long. Place a hose at the base of the newly plated bush or tree and let water trickle for 20-30 minutes twice per week for 4-12 weeks. If it is really hot outside, you will want to do this even more.
Be sure to plant sun-loving plants where they are sure to get the sun that they need in order to grow. If you plant one of these bushes in an area that will be shaded, then the plant is not likely to survive.
Make sure not to over water your plants. It is recommended that you water two or three times per week for 40-60minutes.
