5 Spring Planting Mistakes I Made After 60 (So You Don't Have To)
If you're gardening over 60, spring is full of traps, and I'm sharing the 5 common gardening mistakes I used to make so you don't have to. These beginner gardening tips cover everything from buying without a plan to rushing planting prep, ensuring your garden works with you, not against you. Learn essential spring gardening tips and garden maintenance strategies to avoid these pitfalls and enjoy a beautiful, thriving garden. In this video, I walk through each mistake and exactly how to fix it - so your garden works with you, not against you. Link for SURE START fertilizer: https://amzn.to/4mk45Op As an Amazon Associate I receive a small commission at no cost to you Chapters: 00:00 - 00:12 5 mistakes that cost me time and money 00:12 - 01:59 Mistake #1 Plant shopping without having a plan 01:59 - 02:35 Mistake #2 Planting too close together and creating future problems 02:35 - 02:47 Bonus tip 02:47 - 03:17 Mistake #3 Buying plants only for spring and forgetting fall and winter interest 03:17 - 03:41 Mistake #4 Not having permanent labels for permanent plants 03:41 - 04:45 Mistake #5 My improved planting routine and the secret ingredient 04:45 - 05:43 Quick recap of all 5 fixes This video is a DIY garden design video as part of my Garden Design series for gardeners over 60. Please subscribe if you love step-by-step DIY garden design. #gardeningforseniors #seniorgardening #springgardentips #retirementlifestyle
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