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Gardening isn’t an exact scienceeven the most seasoned horticulturists sometimesget things wrong.
When planning your planting,avoid these mistakes:
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Many novice gardeners water all their plants with the same frequency and provide the same amount.
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The best time to water is early morning before 10:00 am.
Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day (10:00 am to 2:00 pm).
Enfield says it’s also usually best to avoid overhead watering.
He advises adjusting how often andhow long you water your lawn fordepending on the season.
Enfield explains that it also means they compete with desirable plants for nutrients, water, and light.
Koch says that homeowners often mow their lawns too short.
Overlooking Yard Cleanup
Don’t just focus onraking leaveswhen cleaning up your yard.
However, Dillon cautions against getting carried away with fall cleanup.
Ornamental grassesprovide movement and interest in the winter garden, andconeflowersprovide seed for birds during the winter months.
However, a dirty, shabby garden table and chairs immediately make your yard look unloved.
Dillon says fall is a good time to evaluate non-plant elements in the garden.
Deep clean things like furniture, fountains, and bird baths.
If your furniture looks sun-bleached or broken, consider making repairs or replacing it.
