7 gardener habits that make our garden

Over the years I’ve noticed there are some habits I have as a gardener that I credit with both a productive garden and also feeling much more relaxed about the whole thing. I’m not sure I would suggest others follow my lead as I’m also chaos but I thought I’d share these habits in case anyone relates or they help you feel more chill about your outdoor space.

1) Prioritise growing more plants

One thing I do recommend to all gardeners: keep growing. Keep sowing seeds, keep taking cuttings, keep dividing plants. Enjoying these processes, they form the engine room of garden success.

My primary focus in our garden has always been to grow new plants above anything else. By prioritising plants I have a constant supply of low-cost or free plants. This means I worry much less about everything else.

I absolutely never prioritise weeding, tidying or other admin over growing new plants. I do these activities but they come last. This is because there is no point weeding an area if you don’t have an…