While the possibilities for a garden are endless, choosing some starter plants can be tough for a beginner. Gardening for an expert can be tough, let alone for a beginner in Georgia. While you're fighting some common problems beginner gardeners face, dig in with these beginner-friendly plants.
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It is important to pick plants that can hold up to the South's heat. "For sunny spots you can't beat coneflower and black-eyed Susans together," said Deb Harrison, present of Habersham Gardens in Atlanta. "They bloom a little later in summer, don't require lots of fussing and only ask for a drink once a week!"
Great plants for the shade, Harrison explains, include "lenten roses, which bloom late winter into spring, and shiny evergreen holly ferns."
You should also think about fruit trees, which thrive in warm climates. According to the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, some of the best choices are fig and pear trees.
Consider also your lifestyle and whether you can garden with allergies or on a regular schedule. For plaints that don't require much maintenance, Harrison recommends cannas.
Good beginner plants:
- Coneflower
- Black-eyed Susans
- Lenten roses
- Evergreen holly ferns
- Fig or pear trees
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