One extra idea though: get to know your neighbours, see what works in their gardens and, if possible, line yourself up for receiving some cuttings / seedlings etc of plants you particularly admire. It is all very well to read books - one of the great joys of having a garden is purposeful reading - but the gardener next door will have a better idea about local climate, soil and growing conditions. Don't reinvent the wheel until you're ready!
How are you getting on with your new garden? And where are you based? I'm a gardening TV researcher and am always interested in hearing people's stories.
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There's a lot of wonderful advice here already.
One extra idea though: get to know your neighbours, see what works in their gardens and, if possible, line yourself up for receiving some cuttings / seedlings etc of plants you particularly admire. It is all very well to read books - one of the great joys of having a garden is purposeful reading - but the gardener next door will have a better idea about local climate, soil and growing conditions. Don't reinvent the wheel until you're ready!
Hi Dannybl,
How are you getting on with your new garden? And where are you based? I'm a gardening TV researcher and am always interested in hearing people's stories.