Gardening
Your garden is your window on the outside world. Sadly, gardens are often overlooked, but can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your home, as well as one of your favourite 'rooms' if done well!
No matter what size your garden is, with the careful and informed planning and design you will be able to make the most of your garden for entertaining, growing flowers to help lighten up your home, growing vegetables and herbs to spice up your kitchen, or even cultivate a wild garden to support local birds, butterflies and other wildlife!
One of the first things to consider before you do anything in the garden are the conditions. Much like when you are selecting your own home - you carefully consider the area, whether the conditions are right for you i.e. shops, schooling, where your house is in relation to work etc. Well the same goes for your garden! Your plants will all require conditions that suit them - this will include factors such as light, soil type, temperature, how moist the soil is, wind etc.
It is essential therefore to understand the basic principles of gardening in order to help you plan, plant and maintain your garden. This section will introduce you to the basic fundamentals of gardening:
Learn how all these elements impact on your plant choice and influence what type of plants will suit your garden and its conditions best.
If you can understand how your garden works, you will not only save money and time, but you'll be well on the way to being a proficient gardener!
