Gardening Tips & Ideas for Indoors & Outdoors You’ll Love

The 3-hour rule is a time management tip for gardeners: limit big gardening sessions to about three hours at a time. Why? After that, you’re more likely to get tired, make mistakes, or burn out. It encourages pacing yourself so you can actually enjoy the process—gardening shouldn’t feel like a chore!

Overwatering. Hands down. A lot of new gardeners show love by giving plants too much water, which can lead to root rot. The key? Check if the soil feels dry an inch down before watering, and get to know what each plant really needs—your cactus doesn’t want the same drink schedule as your basil!

The gardening 3-year rule says: the first year your garden sleeps, the second year it creeps, the third year it leaps. In other words, don’t expect instant jungle vibes. It takes time for perennials and landscaping to settle in and really flourish. Be patient—your garden’s best days are ahead!

Start small and keep it simple. Pick a few low-maintenance plants—like pothos indoors or marigolds outdoors—and focus on learning what they need. Use good soil, give them the right amount of light and water, and don’t stress about perfection. Gardening is all about learning as you grow—literally.