May I Introduce Myself

Hi all,

My name's Matthew and I'm a 29 year old qualified tree surgeon from S. Wales. My dad was a groundsman / gardener for most of his working life so I had a pretty good introduction into gardening; the family garden was pristine! I went to college after leaving school to study NVQ Level II Amenity Horticulture before going into tree surgery. I've been a tree surgeon for about ten years and am studying to take my Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture exam later this year.

The main reason why I signed up to this site was that my wife and I moved into a new development house which had no garden. Heck, it had no top soil, just bare, heavily compacted clay. I have installed a drainage system and laid topsoil and turf but now I am looking for hints, tips, ideas and suggestions on what to do with my garden next.

I look forward to seeing how things turn out on here and in my garden.

All the best,
Matthew

 

Hello and welcome Matthew first may I wish you good luck for your next exam.

You have come to the right place ot get some fresh ideas and useful tips etc.

Good luck

[ 08. April 2008, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: Scotkat ]

 

Hi Matthew, welcome & enjoy.

cheers

 

Hi TS78, there's so many varied gardens and ideas you'll fin in these threads,you're bound to get some ideas for your own garden. Welcome to the forum and good luck with your studies.

 

Hi TS78 welcome to GC...

 

hello Matthew and wecome to GC, hope you enjoy being with us,

 

Welcome to g c Matthew.

 

And welcome from me too.

 

Thanks for the welcome, folks

 

Welcome to G.C Matthew and I hope you find all you need within the forum

 

Hi there and welcome. Im sure you will get lots of ideas. how about a banana or palm or two

 

Hiya, Matthew and welcome to GC.

 

Hello Matt

Enjoy the forum, it's a good 'un!

Looks like you have a challenge with your new garden!

 

Welcome from me too.
Hope that you can post us some pics of how the garden developes