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Learn about the top mistakes of gardening beginners. Make sure to improve your gardening experience no, with some fine advice.

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Top 5 Gardening MistakesAs a gardening beginner, it is normal for you to make mistakes. Every pro gardener has passed these small and big issues in the garden to become what he is now. However, with some patience and knowledge, you can easily reduce the common mistakes to the minimum. So, here I have decided to gather some of the widely seen mistakes made by beginners. All of them are part of our life as gardeners, so you should not try to be perfect, but rather learn from your errors.

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Hm, should I place this plant here? Well, probably not. A common mistake for every gardener is to grow a particular plant in inappropriate place for it. For example, you can't expect your tomatoes to grow effectively near the north-facing wall under a tree. To avoid this, make sure to always read some more information about the plant. Is it shade-loving or sun-loving one? What type of soil it prefers? Ensure to meet all the conditions of its successful growing before you plant it. This way you will surely save it from most of the pests and keep it healthy. Stressed plants don't grow well and usually die after some time.

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Know your zoneThis is one of the most important steps in order to pick the best plants for your garden. Certain species cannot grow successfully in particular zone. Make sure to check your zone and see which plants fits best for your garden.

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Here is some water, you need itThis is usually the case, when you plant is drowned in water. Many newbie gardeners kill their plants, because they are not aware of the water requirements. Different plants need different amount of water, so again you have to do your research and learn how to water. Check the soil regularly, it is one of the ways to monitor your flower's moisture.

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More fertilizers, more growth This is so wrong. Imagine that you have a child and you feed it with 5 pounds of food a day. It doesn't seem right, no? Even if you use organic fertilizers, do not overuse them. If you want to use more than one, just mix small amounts. The best option here is to find a guide about fertilizers on your particular plant and stick to it.

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Mulch? Is that a pest or something?Well, mulch is usually organic wood chips, leaves and grass, which is used to keep the moisture in the soil and reduce evaporation. It can easily discourage weeds and maintain the plant's roots effectively. Mulching is surely important and you should not miss it. Make sure to read some more on the topic and use mulch on a regular basis in your garden.

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About the AuthorPol Bishop is an author and contributor, mainly interested in home improvement and gardening. He is working with London's garden maintenance specialists and writes in his free time. If you are eager to learn more about gardening and any latest innovation, follow him.

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