Welcome !

im inclined to dig it out... is it poss to use ash/grit for some paths, i mean how big is the garden and wot are your plans

 

I would agree, remove most of it - ash in small quantities is ok, but not as you describe. Then add plenty of well rotted manure or compost.

 

hiya nathan ive just started a garden design course and would like your ideas

 

wot plants could be used to create a particular effect in a garden

 

could you give a few ideas of what you're after, Joanne? It's a bit vague!! :D

 

hi everyone i hope this is the place to say that i am ice not a good gardener but i am willing to learn so here i am teach me lol

 

ask away, ice! we're all willing to help! Like the avatar!

 

hello Nathan. This is great! the help and advice people giving is smashing. im new to the internet so im glad i found your site

 

To create cool area group blues greys and greens together, then add a patch of red for contrast
for all the year round interst you need some evergreen during winter, and some bulbs for spring.
There are lots of garden styles from formal to wildflower meadow, courtyard, country cottage, allotment, potager, informal park, formal park, wildlife garden, urban, modern, sophisticated town etc.....
in most cases we start with some sort of idea of how it should look and work from there

[ 18. April 2006, 07:50 AM: Message edited by: Lady Gardener ]

 

Hi Nathan

I think the site is a really good idea, Not had much time in the past for gardening. But just come to the end of a long career in the forces and now have a largeish garden and a bit of spare time to get into it. As a beginner I really don't have a clue what I'm doing but with some help and advice from this site I hope to have a nice place to spend the long hot summers HA HA !!!!!. Hopefully we can all gain knowledge through this site, by sharing tips and experiences.

Cheers The Tartan Terror

 

Welcome TT - you'll find we are a friendly bunch. :D . Hope the adjustment to civvie street goes well - big change.

 

Nathan et al,
Thank you for the welcome. My wife and I have never been gardeners but it's about time we did something with our garden. I was really pleased when I found this forum, it looks very well presented and the community seem really helpful and friendly. I�m looking forward to learning, and who knows maybe one day my fingers will turn green and I�ll even be able of offer advise in return.

 

Just to say what a great resource this is! I've 'lurked' in the background for a while and have now joined up! Hello to one and all.

 

Hello Cobbybrook, great to have you on board! Looks like the signals are 'go' so hope you will be adding lots of posts!