How to Be a Gardener

How to Be a Gardener episode 3

How to Be a Gardener episode 3

How to Be a Gardener episode 3: Once you’ve understood the different types of plant and what they can do, you can tackle the job of putting them all together in a garden – working out which ones will look best where, and how they will complement each other. There are lots of different planting styles, from cottage gardens to prairie gardens, tropical borders to bog gardens. And there are ways to use shapes, textures and colours to create different effects. Soft pastels or vibrant shades?       How to Be a Gardener is a BBC documentary series presented […]

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How to Be a Gardener episode 2

How to Be a Gardener episode 2

How to Be a Gardener episode 2: Think of your garden as a theatrical production. It’s all right – you don’t need any artistic training. You are aiming for a variety show that lasts a long time, offers year-round interest and alleviates boredom. The way to achieve this is to use a wide range of plants: from trees and shrubs to climbers, perennials, annuals and bulbs. What’s the difference between them, and what can each of them bring to your garden? Here’s where you can find out, and you can also discover why we use Latin names, and just what

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How to Be a Gardener episode 1

How to Be a Gardener episode 1

How to Be a Gardener episode 1: You’ll need to know what sort of soil you have, how much light there is and the prevailing weather conditions. You wouldn’t dream of moving into a house without taking a look at the area. It’s the same in a garden. Before you can grow anything, you need to know what sort of conditions you have. Then you can choose plants that are suited to them. There really is no need to waste money on plants that will hate your environment.       You’ll need to know what sort of soil you

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