The new year is here, and it is time for the new you and new plants! Often the new year is a reminder of seasonality, renewal and regrowth. Whether your garden is currently blanketed in snow or you’re in the midst of tomato season in Zone 10, it’s still important to plan for plant success this time of year, and focus on your gardening goals.

We’ll help you get started! Here is a list of resolutions for 2022 that revolve around gardening– see what you might want to add for you and your plants to make 2022 a green thumb year!

Making 2022 Gardening Resolutions

Start the year off on the right root… or turn a new leaf. Take a look at what plants you grew and how they did in 2021 and make plans for 2022. Ask yourself, what did you grow that did well, what plants didn’t do so well, and how can you improve their care for this year? 

Then dive into these resolutions that will brighten your gardening year!

Share the joy of gardening!

You love gardening, so it is likely that someone that you know will love it, too. Introduce them to the hobby and share what you have learned over the years. It is a perfect bonding activity and a great opportunity to create a social media account around your garden!

Plant something new or unique.

The new year is perfect for fresh beginnings! Try growing something that is out of your comfort zone (but not out of your planting zone!), challenge yourself, and add something rare or new to your landscape or house. As the year draws to a close, you will be glad that you did.

Get organized!

Get started now–plan ahead for springtime with a few sketches for a garden design, make a list of things you need to accomplish once the warm weather hits, and order any garden tools you need! Don’t forget the plants and seeds you need.

The sooner you start preparing, the less you will have to worry about when the weather warms.

Take care of your indoor plants.

You have already invested time and money in your plants. So, do your best to care for them properly throughout the year. They will thank you with foliage, fresh air, beautiful blossoms, and even delicious fruit.

Give them extra water or run a humidifier near them. For most houseplants, the soil should be moist but not wet. To determine if they need water, insert your finger to see how far down the soil is dry. 

In winter, the sun moves south and will alter the angle of sunlight. What used to be partial sun might become full sun or vice versa. If necessary, move the plant to a location where it will get bathed in the right amount of sun.

Your plants might grow slower, but that doesn’t mean that they stop growing altogether. In fact, winter is a great time to repot. How can you tell if your plant is ready for a new pot? Check to see if roots fill the pot. If they do, it might be time to put your plant into a larger pot, giving it a little room to grow. 

Don’t forget your outdoor plants!

Some plants don’t mind a little cold weather, but others like to stay warm. If you have plants that are frost-sensitive, cover them with plastic or a sheet in the evening and remove it in the morning. It might not prevent all frost damage, but it will minimize it.

As the weather warms, keep an eye on the water needs of your plants. Water evaporates quickly when the air is warming, so your plants can suffer from dehydration more quickly. Keep your eyes peeled for drooping foliage, a sign that your plants need a good drink.

Don’t let weeds choke out your plants. Weed the beds regularly and if you can, add mulch to help keep the soil moist and weeds from growing.

You might want to keep plants from growing out of control, or you might want to keep some shorter for aesthetic reasons. Others produce more fruit when pruned. Any dead or dying leaves that you see should be removed as well. Whatever the case, take your clippers to the unneeded branches to keep your plants happy and healthy.

Sometimes less can mean more. If you deadhead your flowers, or cut just below the bloom as it begins to fade, it will stimulate the plant to produce more blossoms. Who wouldn’t want that?

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The new year brings resolutions for us too, and we like to share them with you! Throughout the year, check in with us for tips on seasonal care, how-to guides, and more! If you need anything, search our website for plants, chemicals, supplies, etc. 

May you have a beautiful and bountiful 2022!

Start 2022 off on the right green thumb! Create garden resolutions for this year to help not only you, but your plants too! Read today to get started!