New to the site, new to the garden...

Hi everyone!

I thought I'd pop in and say hello and apologise in advance for all the questions I'm going to be asking! I recently moved into a cottage with a rather large garden that had barely been touched in 40 years (the people who lived here before where related to my partner, and I wish I was exaggerating about how neglected the poor garden was!). Having little experience in gardening, I'm feeling rather overwhelmed at the project that I have taken on, and I imagine I will be coming on the site regularly for encouragement, advice, and even a good old moan!

 

Welcome to GC Mary.....how exciting....i'm sure you'll find lots of hidden treasures in there once you get going..... Ask away,there is always someone with great advice...Enjoy....

 

Hi Mary and welcome , before you do anything ,pictures ,pictures and more pictures. You will regret it if you don`t, keep a picture diary ,before and after shots so you can see your achievements, we love to see pictures and can give better advice if we have a picture to go on, as Loli says you probably have some established prizes, if in doubt ask, there are fellow gardeners on here can identify anything, and advise if it`s worth keeping.

 

Hi Mary....Pams right. Post some photos because it gives people a better idea of how they can help when answering questions. I'm a new gardener too and there are plenty of fab gardeners on here who will share their expertise with those of us who are new to it. Anyway welcome to GC.

 

Welcome Mary

 

Hello and welcome Mary.

 

Thanks everyone! I've posted a rather long request for help here http://gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/where-to-start.53340/#post-707538

I put a few pictures in as well, although I apologise for the mess!!! Any and all advice will be appreciated!

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Mary. It sounds like you have a challenge ahead of you, work on the garden in sections and it won't seem such a daunting task for you, as you go along your minds eye will begin to see how it will develop and how you can improve things. Good Luck!

 

Hi Mary,
hopefully, the soil will be mature and rich with nutrients - unlike a "newbuild" full of broken bricks and plastic pipes.
I'm sure you will find much to inspire you here in Gardeners Corner,

Jenny namaste