Getting Into Gardening: A Simple Start

Getting Into Gardening: A Simple Start

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So here’s the thing — I never thought I’d be someone who actually enjoys gardening. But turns out, it’s kinda calming? There’s something about pulling weeds or mowing the lawn that’s low-key satisfying, even if it’s just an excuse to be outside for once. Anyway, this isn’t a guide or anything official. Just a few things I’ve figured out messing around in the garden this past year.

 When to Cut the Grass

Alright so, you can cut grass basically all year if it’s not frosty or raining buckets — but these are the times that actually make sense (in the UK at least, idk about other places):

Spring (March to May): Grass starts going mad around March, so I usually start mowing weekly then. Nothing fancy — just enough so it doesn't look like a jungle. Summer (June to August): Every week or so, unless it's scorching. Then I leave it a bit longer so it doesn’t dry out or turn patchy. Autumn (Sept to Nov): Slow it down. Every couple weeks is fine, then do a “final cut” before winter hits. Winter: Honestly? I just ignore it. Unless it suddenly grows in December (which has happenned once), it can wait, your Grass will never really grow in December not here in the UK anyway!

Big tip: blunt mower blades = raggedy grass. Sharpen them now and then — it makes a big difference, trust me. most people never check especially my wife (hope she doesn't read this)

When to Plant Flowers

Ok this one confused me at first — but it's mostly just about when to chuck seeds or bulbs in the ground. Here’s what I’ve learned:

Spring flowers (like tulips, crocus, daffs): plant the bulbs in autumn, around September-November. Summer flowers (sunflowers, petunias, marigolds): start these in spring, after the last frost. March to May-ish. Autumn flowers (like chrysanthemums): plant them in late summer, usually around July or August. I usually just check the label or Google it when I forget, which is often lol.

Here’s a few other bits that might help if you’re just getting into this stuff:

Water in the morning or late evening, not at noon — otherwise it kinda just sizzles off. Don’t overthink it. Things die. You’ll learn. Mulch is weirdly useful. Keeps moisture in, keeps weeds down. Slugs are the worst. Start small. A few pots or a patch is all you need.

That’s all I’ve got really. No idea if I’m doing it “right,” but that’s kind of the point — you don’t have to be perfect. You just need to get your hands a bit muddy and see what happens.

If you’ve got a garden, a balcony, or even a windowsill — just start it might surprise you, it did me :)

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