Stacia Stelk

It can be overwhelming to take on an expansive garden for any gardener, but especially for a first-timer or learning gardener.

And as you get more comfortable with your existing garden, there's always room to expand.

But it does require less maintenance over time.

Honestly, even the first year, especially with the inconsistent rain cycles we've been having lately, thanks to climate change,

Watering it the first couple of years is always a good idea, especially when we're in the middle of a drought or a really dry time of year and it's 110 degrees or whatever.