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Summer garden Survey There is one last thing I advise you do before you start digging. You've figured out your garden’s character, so make a record of it. Draw a sketch plan showing all its idiosyncrasies, such as light conditions, soil type etc. I promise you, you’ll use it all the time as a source of reference when buying plants and taking design decisions. Requires Realplayer Now you know about the conditions that affect your garden, you can try out Module 2 . It's all about using different types of plants in your garden. You'll also learn a thing or two about Latin names!
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