James 5:8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
If we are called to look after a garden then we have to work and be patient! Digging in new plants and things does require a whole lot of work and preparation, but waiting for them to grow requires a lot of patience.
We cannot just leave it and hope for the best either but rather have to continue on working and supporting things as they grow.
God wants us to have a heart that is willing to work, be patient and continue working as well. He wants us to be willing servants so we can have our just reward!