If you’re new to gardening, you may find yourself initially overwhelmed by the whole prospect. Not only do you have to master the art of growing flowers, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, and trees, but to achieve your dream garden, you’ll also need to become adept at landscaping and decorative touches. There’s a considerable amount to learn in a relatively short time, and just getting started can seem an impossible task.

The good news, however, is that gardening is not an impossible task - even if you’re a complete beginner. Below, we’ve put together a few ideas for gardening projects that are suitable for even the most inexperienced gardeners to tackle. So, without further ado…

#1 - Grow seedlings in eggshells

If you have never turned your hand to growing anything before, starting seeds in eggshells is a great, inexpensive introduction to the process. You simply fill the eggshell with soil, implant the seed, and water occasionally. When you begin to see green shoots, you can plant the seedling - still in the eggshell - into the ground; as the eggshell disintegrates, the extra nutrients it contains will be added to the surrounding soil.

#2 - Construct a gravel path

This project might not sound like a great idea for a beginner, but gravel paths are far simpler to install than they look. The basic construction process is as follows:

• Choose which of our great pathway gravels you wish to use
• Dig a trench where you want your path to be
• Add edging, weed suppressant fabric, a layer of sub-base
• Complete the path by depositing and then raking the top layer of decorative gravel

You’ll need to follow a more in-depth guide to actually complete the project, but the steps mentioned above really do cover the vast majority of the work. Gravel paths make for a great starter project as they are relatively freestyle; you can design a path that suits your space, and in no time at all, the gravel will be in place - and your garden will be instantly transformed.

#3 - Create your own hanging baskets

You can, of course, purchase hanging baskets that already contain a plant and use them to decorate your outdoor space, but creating your own is a great way to get to grips with the growing process - especially if you combine this project with the tip above, and start your seedlings in eggshells. The fact that the hanging basket is contained helps to keep management of the growth process simple, so you can monitor growth, trim shoots, and water with relatively little effort. Most plants will work well in hanging baskets, with petunias, geraniums, and trailing begonias all particularly stunning choices.

#4 - Assemble a herb rockery

Finally, a two-for-one; a minor landscaping project and an opportunity to grow a plant from scratch. You’ll need to purchase large and small rockery stones, which you can then assemble largely as you see fit. Take the time to carefully stack and support each stone, rearranging the placements until you’re happy with the overall look. You can then grow the herbs in pots, which you distribute on and around the rocks to complete a beautiful - and deceptively simple - garden feature.

In conclusion

The above projects can help you to assemble a good, foundational knowledge that will stand you in good stead as you continue your gardening journey in the future. Good luck!