Cultivating your first garden can be tricky, especially if you really aren't sure which end of a spade is the right one. However, with a little guidance and some resourceful thinking, you should soon find that your fingers are greener than you may have thought.

To begin with, you will need to make sure you have some basic equipment. You will need a spade, a long handled fork and a pair of decent shears; as time goes on you can build on this small collection so that you end up with a well stocked shed.

In addition, it is a good idea to nip any rodent or insect problems in the bud as you start. If you suspect that your piece of land might be riddled with destructive moles or flower-destroying bugs, then contact an exterminator such as Pestforce Pest Control. They will deal with the problem quickly and efficiently so that you can get on with the job at hand.

Finally, before you get anything planted, take a soil sample down to your local nursery. Unless you know what kind of earth you are dealing with, you will find it very difficult to grow anything, let alone delicate, precarious flowers.

Starting your first garden is largely about good preparation. Of course, there are myriad other tasks to be fulfilled and foundations to be laid, however, these should get you on the right track to begin with.