I always thought gardening would be a breeze—just toss some seeds in the dirt, give them a little water, and watch them grow, right? But after planting six different seeds, only two of them are still hanging on! One of them looks pretty sad, but I'm rooting for it. My basil didn't even make it past a week; I'm guessing I either overwatered it or didn't give it enough sunlight. What am I missing here?
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Yeah, the first year can be a challenge! I lost a ton of plants too because I didn't realize that "full sun" means something different depending on where you live. For instance, in Texas, that sun can be intense! You'll get the hang of it, though.
It can definitely be tricky! The first season is usually a learning curve. Once you figure out what each plant needs—like sunlight and water—it gets simpler. Just remember to prepare your garden beds well at the start and then it's mostly about watering and weeding.
Totally agree! The preparation phase is key. I made the same rookie mistakes, but it gets much easier once you learn.