We’ve all been there once;  a complete beginner, the ultimate ‘brown (or is it black?) thumb’. Maybe it was a housewarming gift or birthday present? The WORST part of having a plant die on you is having to let your well intentioned friend know that you just weren’t ready for the responsibilities of being a Plant Mama (or Papa)

Fortunately there’s a ton of solutions that can take some, if not all, of the guess work out of growing plants at home these days. Here’s 4 Tips For Getting Started that will ensure your next attempt is a success!

Location

Your location determines the temperature, amount of light you get and amount of rain. Be sure to choose varieties that are suitable for the time of year and location.

Those of us lucky enough to have outdoor space also need to think about whether it makes more sense to set up your garden indoors or out. This blog will help you navigate that decision.

Of course one of the benefits of indoor gardening is that you isolate your plants from the external environment. In many cases this means your growing season can be extended.

Light?

After a lack of watering, the #1 reason that indoor plants die is a lack of light. Natural light is great, if you have it, but in dense urban environments many of us don’t. The symptoms of insufficient light are pretty clear; tall, weak, leggy looking plants that may topple over while still seedlings.

This article explains the importance of light, and follows with a simple set up you can build yourself for less than $40 that will ensure you have enough light all year round!