May 24th, 2010 | 
Author: Sο I’ve bееn thinking fοr a whіlе аnd I’ve сhοѕе tο want tο plant flowers аnd οthеr plants. Cаn someone give mе ѕοmе advice frοm experience іn gardening? Thankfulness
Sο I’ve bееn thinking fοr a whіlе аnd I’ve сhοѕе tο want tο plant flowers аnd οthеr plants. Cаn someone give mе ѕοmе advice frοm experience іn gardening? Thankfulness
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Get some plants and go.
Read some books about it. Subscribe to a magazine. Go to local nurseries and see what they’ve got. Visit your local botanical garden.
That’s a broad question. Looking back on my past mistakes, go with a container type of garden. Raised beds are a lot simpler than digging. Nothing better than a home grown heirloom tomato!
Hi.
It all depends on what you have in mind to do!
Do you want ‘formal’ planting in the garden? Or a more country border style with plants seemingly growing at random in a riot of colour? How much work do you want to do? What sort of garden do you have, how much sun from which direction? Do you have young children or football crazy kids in the adjoining properties? Sorry to say you have to sort out these issues to make the best of what you have or it can cost a LOT of money.
Having said all that…….A excellent way to initiation would be to try container gardening…you dont have to buy expensive pots and tubs either. There is a excellent series of books by Bob Flowerdew on the subject, he’s a bit of a recycling / eco – organic maniac but knows his material. Had a series on the tv about it too, you must be able to get it from the library.
Do you ‘compost’? Always excellent for the garden.
Veg growing is very rewarding too, also simple. You can grow varieties of veg that are not available from the supermarket and they taste 100 times better!!!!! I usualy grow a couple of different varieties of tomatoes for instance, moneymaker or gardeners delight and any of the yellow types (sungold are excellent).Last year we had mini yellow toms in a hanging basket outside the back door…pick as you walk in/out mmmmmmmmm. Grew some ‘red’ cucumbers a couple of years ago (more of a buff yellowy orange than red tho)…best Q i’ve ever tasted!
The only problem with being paid started with gardening is … stopping!
It can get obsessional……………………
Brian
Visiting other people’s gardens is always inspiring, even if it is just your friends and neighbors. See what type of plants grow well locally and initiation with those. Visit a local plant sales outlet for advice on the best plants to grow in your particular soil type. Get a really excellent general book on gardening. This will cover subjects like soil types, types of plants, i.e. annuals, perennials, shrubs, pests and diseases, cuttings, pruning, composting, etc.
I hope you delight in your new leisure activity.