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The start of a fresh new year is here, and like many others, we’re thinking about our upcoming year in the garden. What will we do differently? What worked well that we can continue in 2024?

Whether you’re someone who makes resolutions or not, we hope these ideas for the coming year inspire you in one way or another. Happy gardening!

CHOOSE PLANTS STRATEGICALLY

CONTINUE LEARNING

  • Stick to doing what you love (it's your garden, after all!), but take a look at what's trending in garden design to see if anything sparks your interest.
  • Keep track of what’s working and what’s not by documenting your garden’s happenings in a garden journal.
  • Expand your garden library and treat yourself to a new gardening book.
  • See what other gardeners are up to by following Garden Design on Instagram. And tag us in your garden posts!
  • Attend an online webinar and learn from experts such as Dan Benarcik, Jenny Rose Carey, and more.

Photo by: Dayna Springfield.

CARE FOR POLLINATORS & WILDLIFE

  • Make your garden more wildlife friendly by keeping local bees fed, attracting local butterflies, and feeding birds.
  • Invite local wildlife into your garden with one of these 10 ideas — some as simple as adding a bird bath. Get even more inspired with this Delaware garden that invites all forms of wildlife into their yard with a natural-style pond.
  • Include places for wildlife and beneficial insects to hide out and spend the winter. Layer used pallets and fill the gaps with broken clay pots or roofing tiles, twigs, branches, and dried seed heads. Use your imagination!

MAKE MAINTENANCE EASIER

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DETER PESTS NATURALLY

NURTURE NATURE

  • Consider the climate when choosing plants and making decisions in your garden.
  • Start a compost pile that benefits your plants and the environment.
  • Learn how to manage weeds without dangerous chemicals.
  • Clear out harmful chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and make the switch to natural and organic alternatives such as neem oil. Check with your local county extension office for proper disposal options in your area.
  • Choose plants that are right for your area. If you live in a drought zone, plant accordingly.
  • Do your part to cut down on plastics by searching out eco-friendly options, such as plants sold in compostable containers, like Eco-Pots.
  • Read Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy to learn more about how you can make a difference.

Photo by: Dayna Springfield.

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

GET INVOLVED

HAVE SOME FUN

A new year means a fresh start and new opportunities, in life and in your garden. Our best to you in the coming year!

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