Easiest Flowers and Vegetables to Plant for Beginner Gardeners

Beautiful weather and lots of sun are usually enough to entice most of us outside, even in the middle of winter.
Sometimes the weather alone isn’t enough to get some of us into gardening but in times of hardship even the most reluctant seem ready to give it a go. It’s amazing how many people have taken up the hobby while they’ve been working from home or practicing their social distancing skills!

If this has got you even a little bit interested in trying your hand at gardening, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a few of the best and easiest flowers and vegetables to get you started. There’s no time like the present to start digging, planting and getting your hands dirty.

Gardening Steps for Beginners

1. Plan what kind of garden you want: Do you want a flower garden, a vegetable patch, a herb garden or a bit of everything?
Maybe you just want to add a few pots or hanging baskets to add some splashes of colour to outdoor living areas. Whatever it is you want, the first thing you need as a newbie gardener is a plan.

2. Consider the weather and environment: How much light do you get? Do you get a lot of rain? It’s really important to check out what will grow well in your location by looking at neighbours’ gardens and looking at what’s available in your local garden center. There’s no point trying to grow a tropical plant in southern Australia, for example. Failure at the first hurdle is often enough to discourage any further attempts at growing things.

3. Before you plant anything, improve your soil: Aim for soil that’s like a chocolate cake – crumbly and moist! You can give your garden a boost with a healthy dose of organic material such as Performance Naturals Soil Improver, that’s easy to add direct from the bag.

Three Favourite Flowers For Beginners

If you’re a beginner looking to add colour to the garden, seasonal flowers (annuals) are a great starting point. They “live fast and die young”, adding explosions of colour to your garden. They’re easy to plant and easy to care for.

Here’s our “Top Three” easy-grow garden flowers that won’t ever disappoint: