7 rookie gardening mistakes — and how to avoid them

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Rookie Gardening Mistakes

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Planting without planning

Choose the right plants for the conditions of your garden. For example, don't plant sun-lovers in a shady spot, and don't plant moisture-lovers in a sandy plot. Do a little research, and your plants will start strong.

Sarah Nixon is an urban flower farmer and floral designer in Toronto. Since 2002 her flower company, My Luscious Backyard, has sustainably grown over 50 varieties of cut flowers in a micro-farm arising in many residential yards in Toronto’s downtown west side. 

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