4 simple ways to get into gardening this summer

Gardening can be an amazing way to relax, exercise and soak up the sun in summertime. But if you’ve never attempted gardening before, you might find the idea of getting started a little bit intimidating.

The world of gardening can seem a bit overwhelming and confusing when you first start out, but it really needn’t be. Once you plant your first few seeds and watch them grow into beautiful blooms that grace your garden, you’ll be hooked. If you want to get into gardening this summer, here are some top tips on how to get started.

Start small

Whilst it may be tempting to throw away the rulebook and try to tackle your whole garden at once, you’ll be a lot more successful if you enter the gardening sphere by starting small.

Use a small patch of land as a kind of experimental area when you start, so that anything that goes wrong won’t disrupt the whole garden. When you start out with a small patch of garden, there’s less chance that you’ll get overwhelmed and give up too. It’s a win win!

Plan your dream garden

Having an idea of the kind of garden you’d like to have will be a great motivator. It’s so easy to walk into a garden centre and be tempted to buy a load of plants that you don’t actually need and that won’t necessarily suit your garden and the other plants in it.

Instead, plan your dream garden by browsing articles on the best outdoor plants with a cup of tea and then ordering your ideal plants online. That way you’ll end up with plants that you know will look great together and can stick to a colour scheme and style plan as you get into gardening.

Get excited about plants

Yes, really! There are so many wonderful plants just waiting for you to discover, and as you get into gardening it can be really fun to learn a little bit about plants. The more you browse through online articles, magazines and websites, the more excited you’ll get about plants themselves, which will undoubtedly help you get into gardening.

And if you’re feeling like your garden is a little small, or your space isn’t soily enough for most plants, then take a look at plants for the balcony and patio too. These little guys can be great additions to your outdoor space and are very low maintenance for those trying to get into gardening in summer without the commitment of a year-long affair.

Learn a little about plant care

One of the most exciting parts of getting into gardening is watching your plants grow and flourish. A great way to appreciate the gardening process is to learn about plant care and how to make the most of your beautiful plants.

Plant care is an essential part of becoming a new gardener and understanding the basics will help you enjoy the whole experience. Our outdoor plants page has a handy panel on the left hand side which allows you to filter plants by the care they need. This is perfect for those who are just getting into gardening, as you’ll be able to find out which plants are happiest in sunshine, shade, wind etc. and tailor your plants to your garden space.

If you’re looking to get into gardening and want to start today, then why not browse our article on Beginner’s Outdoor Plants to get you started? Alternatively, take a look at our A-Z plant list to familiarise yourself with all the amazing plants that are available as you get into gardening.