When it comes to gardening, you definitely want to take it little by little. You should start with a small plant bed just so you can get the hand of things and make enough plants for a small garden. By starting small, you can test out your gardening skills and enjoy that little garden that you have with the possibility of expansion.

Once you've decided to start small, your next task is to find a spot to host your garden. This location should get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, as you want your plants to thrive in the most favorable conditions. You want to stay away from large trees and big fences or buildings - since they both have the possibility of blocking the plants from receiving enough water and nutrients.

If you live in a place where there is a warm climate, it's best to select a spot that will create a shade during parts of the day. This will help to prevent the sun from taking it's toll on your plants. While it's possible to have a flourishing garden with alot of sunlight, it is not advisable for you since you are just starting out. It's best to pick a spot with both adequate sunlight and shade.

A location that has good soil is a good thing. If there are places near your home where there is rocky soil or where water stands, then you want to avoid these locations also. After you've done all of these things, the next thing to do is to start growing your plants.

The first thing that you need to know is that your hands will get dirty. So if you're someone who has a problem with your hands getting a little dirty, then you will just have to get used to it. At this step, you want to remove all rocks, grass, and weeds that are in your way so that you can dig 1-foot deep in the area that you want to start planting at.

You can add mineral and compost if you want, but you want to start digging up the dirt so that you have enough room for your plants to grow. You can add lime and peat moss if your soil is too acidic and sandy, and don't be afraid to do this.

If you have seeds then you want to follow the directions on the package. If you're picking plants however, then you want to select ones that have healthy roots and that have good looking and healthy leaves. Your goal is to plant at just the right moment. Wait until all frost is removed before you start planting. If you have seeds, then your seeds box will tell you when to plant to get the best results.

After you've gotten off to the right for with planting, you want to make sure that your garden is getting adequate amounts of water. You can use sprinklers or hoses - or you can do it yourself if you don't have many plants. It's best to water during the latter parts of the day since water seems to work better when the temperature is cooler.

You should also consider adding compost or mulch to your garden. Using organic mulch will make your soil a little moist and improves how your plants grow. You can use items such as leaves, wood chips, and pine needles as mulch - or you can simply find something else that will be equally as effective.

All of these gardening tips will help you to have the garden that you want. Since you're just starting out, these tips should be enough to get you on the right track. Good luck on your gardening adventures!