{"id":629,"date":"2022-02-14T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growseed.co.uk\/blog\/?p=629"},"modified":"2022-04-14T09:28:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T08:28:42","slug":"the-survival-guide-for-new-gardeners-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growseed.co.uk\/blog\/the-survival-guide-for-new-gardeners-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The Survival Guide for New Gardeners: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The pandemic forced many of us to reassess our lives and some of us turned to our gardens<\/a> as a means of escapism. Since then, the internet has become the number one resource for newbie gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking to start a new hobby and interested in finding out more about gardening? Then, before you can have a garden full of blooming flowers and fresh vegetables you need to start with the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, this article is here to help you get ahead start so you can begin the magical journey of becoming a gardener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with getting to know your garden or other space where you\u2019ll be planting\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Get Familiar With Your Garden Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a whole plot of land that you can start planting on or if you own a city apartment and want to rent an allotment or grow in your home then you need to assess the area. Is it south facing? North facing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Determining the direction of the light will help you plan where to place your crops and how much sun exposure they will have. As well as observing the light, you should also take note of the soil if you have an outside area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, you can do a simple soil test. A great way to test your soil at home is to take a sample and squeeze it in your hand. Does it stay together or fall apart? You can also dig a hole and pour in some water to observe how long it takes to drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing to try is taking a PH test. You can easily buy a kit online or at your local store and use it in your soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Preparation Is Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you head to the gardening centre or order seeds online you should sit down with a notebook and plan out your garden area. If you just jump straight in without considering the layout you might regret it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A common misconception is that you can just plant a few seeds and throw together random crops, but in reality, it takes careful consideration to get the right growing conditions for each of your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of basic requirements for your first vegetable garden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n