Many new gardeners are so keen to start planting they don’t take the time to look at their soil’s structure or how it drainsAsk any gardener what they love about their plot, and you’ll get as many answers as there are species of plant. Some will go straight for flowers; colour is sexy and exciting. Others will take you to their raised beds and show you beautiful vegetables; growing your own is rewarding and delicious. Then there are those who take pride in a luxurious lawn, mowed and weeded and manicured to perfection. Gardeners love containers, trees, wildlife and roses – the list goes on. However, there is one aspect of any garden which is the antithesis of exciting: drainage. It’s a vital part of any garden but is undeniably boring.Given everything that been happening in the world recently, it can be easy to think that humanity is circling its own drain. However, politics aside, drainage is crucial to the survival of many plants. Many new gardeners are so keen to start planting they don’t take the time to look at their soil’s structure or how it drains. I can’t blame them. Even for a keen gardener like myself, garden drainage is a mundane necessity. But looking at the way water interacts with the land is an important consideration for any garden. My garden, and my own ignorance, is a good example. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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