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- Too random: Going crazy at a home and garden center sale and buying too many varieties of plants and flowers can create a chaotic look in your yard. Instead of being all over the place, try grouping 4 or 5 of the same flower or plant together in order to create a cohesive and peaceful look.
- Too much mulch: Often times mulch is piled too high around the trunk of a tree. This may look nice, but in actuality it is not good for the tree. Too much mulch can suffocate the tree and deprive the inner bark from the oxygen that it needs. An excess of mulch can also make a perfect place for rodents to build their nests.
- Cleaning up grass clippings: Although it may seem like the right thing to do (at least in order to be neat), it’s better to leave the grass clippings on the grass after the lawn is mowed. The clippings will decompose in just a few days and infuse the soil with nutrients in the meantime.
- Left in the dark: Be sure to plant trees, bushes, and flowers that need part sun in spots that get at least 4 hours of sun per day. Don’t make the mistake of putting these plants in a mostly shady area and therefore not allowing them to thrive.
- Going too big: Many people think that a small garden is nice so a large garden must be better. Don’t fall into the trap of planting a huge garden and then getting overwhelmed with all of the upkeep. If you are new to gardening, take it easy and start small the first couple of years to get familiar with the art of gardening.
- Over-feeding: Putting too much plant food and fertilizer on your plants and flowers can actually harm them or even kill them. Instead of dumping unknown amounts of fertilizer on your plants, take the time to actually measure what you are using and be sure to use the correct product.