A new year is the perfect time to build better garden habits. A gardening resolution plan can lead to healthier plants, fewer problems, and more success all season long.
1. Read Product Labels Every Time
Labels matter. Take a moment to read what the product treats, how often to apply, and when to reapply. Using the right product correctly saves time, money, and plants—especially when dealing with pests and disease.
2. Learn How to Water Plants Correctly
Overwatering causes just as many problems as underwatering.
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Feel the soil before watering
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Group plants with similar water needs together
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Water deeply, not frequently, to encourage strong roots
3. Follow Up on Applications
Most pest and disease treatments require repeat applications to work properly. This is perhaps the top reason customers feel their products haven’t given them their desired results. Commit to following the full timeline listed on the label so you fully break the pest or disease cycle.
4. Plant at the Right Time
Planting within recommended dates gives plants the best chance to thrive.
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Seeds and transplants planted too early or too late struggle
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Timing leads to better harvests, stronger plants, and fewer problems
5. Learn More About Texas Native Plants
Native plants are proven performers and offer the following qualities and more:
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Built for Texas heat, drought, and soil
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Fewer pests and diseases
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Lower maintenance once established
- Food, shelter, and habitat for local wildlife
Choosing natives means working with our climate—not against it.
6. Mix Annuals and Perennials Every Season
Annuals bring instant color, while perennials provide long-term structure.
A gardening resolution of using both types of plants ensures there’s always something blooming or interesting in the garden.
7. Plan Ahead—Really Plan Ahead
Make this the year you plan 2–3 months in advance.
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Track planting windows
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Schedule maintenance tasks
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Plan seasonal color swaps
A little planning now prevents rushed decisions later.
8. Improve Soil Before Planting
Healthy plants start with healthy soil.
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Add compost or soil conditioners
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Improve drainage and structure
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Feed soil biology—not just plants
If you choose any gardening resolution from this list, I’d go with this one. Better soil = stronger roots and better results.There’s no way around it.
9. Match the Right Plant to the Right Place
Pay attention to:
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Sun vs. shade
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Mature size
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Heat tolerance
Plants placed correctly need less water, fewer treatments, and less effort overall.
10. Learn One New Garden Skill This Year
Pick one thing to improve:
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Starting seeds
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Pruning properly
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Identifying pests early
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Learning bloom cycles
Small knowledge gains lead to big gardening wins. Gardening resolutions can easily be achieved when you sign up for our newsletters for weekly gardening tips, videos, sale offers, and guides, or/and when you join us for our events like: gardening classes and workshops.
Gardening success doesn’t come from doing everything—it comes from doing the right things at the right time. Make this the year your garden, and you, works smarter, not harder. Rainbow Gardens is here to help.
~The Happy Gardener, Lisa Mulroy
