Many other plants, like most rose bushes, do require a drastic pruning in the fall after they have "died" for the winter and essentially gone into a hibernating state. I mistakenly used this rule of thumb for roses and applied it to hydrangeas, which essentially is going to result in my bushes not having any blossoms this season.

Watering is another huge fauxpas where new gardeners tend to apply the same rules for all of their plants and flowers, even though they do not require a lot of watering.

An example of this is the difference between the salvia plant, which is actually an excellent choice for drought-prone locations, and the beautiful hanging plant, the fuschia, which thrives on tons of water.

Most plants do come with a tiny little direction stick when you buy them as starter plants in greenhouses, and if you are unsure of how to take care of a particular plant to get the maximum enjoyment out of it as well as maximum beauty and durability, then you can always ask a knowledgeable assistant in a local greenhouse where you are purchasing plants.

Of course, this wonderful thing called the internet and it's revolution of data at your fingertips is always a good source as well, where anyone can search for the best gardening techniques for specific plants is also a boon to any new gardener, and of course many who've been doing it for years as well!

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