4. Break up big projects into little projects
As Flannery notes, many gardeners would be wise to take a long view of their gardening projects, planning over a number of years instead of aiming to complete a one-year transformation.
Chris Ray, who owns Humber Valley Landscaping, suggests consumers should start by finding a small area of their property that is neglected or under-utilized.
"If you do a large project, you might find you don't like the end result," he said. "Doing it over a couple years, you can go back, see what you like, what you don't like, and we can tailor the plan over a period of years."
"There are new products every single year; there are new technologies every single year," he cautioned. "Don't go crazy with it. Start with your plan."