You bet. Thank you for all of the hard work you do on the site.
I think the biggest learning lesson I had was to make sure to plant shade tolerant plants on north facing fences or walls. The David Austin website tells you which plants are good for shade.
The next biggest lesson was to amend the soil around the hole for the plant. Last year, I planted 25 plants so had a lot of digging to do. Instead of waiting for the plants to be delivered, I started digging a month in advance. This gave me time to dig the holes big enough and also allow the holes to soak in some water so they are loose.
That was very wise of you to do your garden prep in advance, especially the watering.
A favorite show of mine from the UK is Escape to the Country and in one episode they visited the David Austin Gardens which I believe is now run by his son. The roses there of all kinds on display were so lush blooming profusely in beds, on arbors, trellis' etc. I swooned!! Such incredible beauty! ✨
Gardenias are my absolute favorite. Their perfect white elegant blossoms and heady fragrance are heavenly!
You bet. Thank you for all of the hard work you do on the site.
I think the biggest learning lesson I had was to make sure to plant shade tolerant plants on north facing fences or walls. The David Austin website tells you which plants are good for shade.
The next biggest lesson was to amend the soil around the hole for the plant. Last year, I planted 25 plants so had a lot of digging to do. Instead of waiting for the plants to be delivered, I started digging a month in advance. This gave me time to dig the holes big enough and also allow the holes to soak in some water so they are loose.
Best of luck.
That was very wise of you to do your garden prep in advance, especially the watering.
A favorite show of mine from the UK is Escape to the Country and in one episode they visited the David Austin Gardens which I believe is now run by his son. The roses there of all kinds on display were so lush blooming profusely in beds, on arbors, trellis' etc. I swooned!! Such incredible beauty! ✨
Gardenias are my absolute favorite. Their perfect white elegant blossoms and heady fragrance are heavenly!
Take care Pillar!