23-01-2004, 04:48 PM
Hi Jem
We're in the same boat as you. Just moved in to a new house where the gardens are all laid to lawn with the exception of one or two shrubs and firs that look like they were just plonked in any old how.
I worship at the workbench of Mr Alan Titchmarsh and am currently reading How To Be A Gardener, book 2, which is turning out to be as rewarding as the first book.
Having done this before I have one major piece of advise. Don't go rushing off to the garden centre without knowing what you want first. As has been said here before maak 'n plan before you even start.
I know it all sounds very complicated at first, but plants really only need three things to be a success, light water and food. Deliver all three and you are 90% of the way there.
The garden planning starts this weekend, I'm going to post regular updates on my personal website once I get going, a bit like The Pheonix did with the pond, once I get going I'll post the URL.
The main thing is don't be daunted. This is not work ITS FUN!!!!!!!:daisy:
We're in the same boat as you. Just moved in to a new house where the gardens are all laid to lawn with the exception of one or two shrubs and firs that look like they were just plonked in any old how.
I worship at the workbench of Mr Alan Titchmarsh and am currently reading How To Be A Gardener, book 2, which is turning out to be as rewarding as the first book.
Having done this before I have one major piece of advise. Don't go rushing off to the garden centre without knowing what you want first. As has been said here before maak 'n plan before you even start.
I know it all sounds very complicated at first, but plants really only need three things to be a success, light water and food. Deliver all three and you are 90% of the way there.
The garden planning starts this weekend, I'm going to post regular updates on my personal website once I get going, a bit like The Pheonix did with the pond, once I get going I'll post the URL.
The main thing is don't be daunted. This is not work ITS FUN!!!!!!!:daisy: