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With a place to call your own, you can finally grow your own vegetables. Being a new gardener may seem intimidating, but the scariest part is starting. Check out just how easy it can be to start your first garden all by yourself. Just want to get your yard in order? Keep reading, we’ll get there too!

Analyze your space

Take a look at the space around you. Where is the best place to start a garden? Pay attention to the amount of sunlight hitting that area during the day. Then, decide what type of garden you want - flower bed or raised planter. Simplay3 has two stylish, weather-proof planters that can work in any space. The 3-Level Herb & Flower Garden Planter is a vertical garden that gives you almost 6 feet of linear space in a small footprint, fitting in most smaller spaces or balconies. The Raised Patio Garden with Storage from Simplay3 gives you up to 48 quarts of soil volume for bigger plants while providing storage space for supplies underneath. These planters are both durable enough to withstand the elements without rotting or warping.

Find your plants

Once you know where you are going to garden, you can go to your local big-box store or nursery and pick your plants. Some of the best beginner plants to start with include:

• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Basil (Plus other herbs)
• Carrots
• Ferns
• Pansies
• Succulents

Prep your garden

After picking up your plants, you will want to prep your planter or bed. Stores will have multiple soil options for you to peruse and get overwhelmed by - it’s what they do best. Start simple. Go with the soil that matches how you are planting - in-ground or raised bed. That will be the easiest way to keep it consistent. Plant food is something you may want to pick up. Don’t let the term “plant food” or “fertilizer” confuse you. They are the same thing. Fertilizer is used to boost the growth of the plant with natural or chemically prepared nutrients. You don’t necessarily need fertilizer but your plants will likely grow much better with it.

Set a schedule

As a first-time gardener, you probably won't be in the routine of taking care of a garden. Even with low-maintenance plants, there is still some maintenance. Creating reminders on your phone or calendar that say when to water, fertilize, prune, and/or harvest your plants can help you create a habit of this new hobby. This will ensure your plants get the best opportunity to thrive. But don’t worry, even expert gardeners forget when they last fed their plants or overwater them from time to time.

Maintain your Garden

Once you have bountiful, beautiful blooms you will want to spruce up the rest of your yard around them. To make this sometimes dreadful task a little easier, try the super durable Easy Haul Wheelbarrow and Flat Bed Cart - perfect for towing large items and getting rid of piles of unwanted weeds. And this wheelbarrow won’t fall over when it gets full. Speaking of weeds, try out a lightweight Rock & Reach Garden Seat or a Handy Home 3-Level Seat that adjusts to your comfort level to save your back and knees from bending over in the garden. All these are more can be found at Simplay3.com.