This time of year is when many people decide to try their hand at gardening. The weather is getting warmer and especially if you’re starting from seed, it’s time to get things started! Gardening is such a fun hobby that can also help your food budget if you grow fruits or vegetables, but there are certain things to be wary of if you want to have success.

Here are 10 gardening mistakes beginner gardeners make—watch out for these so you can make sure your garden is fruitful and thriving!

Top 10 Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make

Not planning well

In order to succeed, you really need to know some important things: what location will provide the right amount of sunlight; how you plan to water regularly; how to organize the layout so that plants don’t shade each other out; it’s easy to maneuver a wheelbarrow, reach into bed to harvest, etc.

Starting too big

It’s better to try growing a small handful of plants in containers than preparing a large garden (and spending all the resources required to do so) only to get overwhelmed and give up after only a few months.

Ignoring cultural requirements

Everyone wants to grow tomatoes, but if you try growing them in a spot with less than 6-8 hours of direct sun every day, they won’t produce well, and they’re much more prone to diseases and pests. Know what each plant needs, and do your best to provide it.

Buying too many seeds

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