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Know your plot

Assessing your plot

  Light

  Temperature

  Wind

  Moisture

Analysing your soil

Drawing a survey

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1 - Assessing your plot

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Research the light levels in your garden before choosing the plants to go in it. Researching light levels
As the sun moves through the sky, light levels change.
Spend a sunny summer’s day in a deckchair watching the sun, noting down the following:

And remember, that glass of wine is only a thirst quencher and all in the name of good gardening!

Light levels challenge
Play the Light levels challenge to find out more about choosing the right plants for your aspect.

Plantlist
You can also find a range of plants recommended for shady and sunny areas.

Watch the clip
Watch the video clips about the importance of light and light levels research

Useful links
Find out more about planting for specific garden scenarios on the main gardening site.

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1. Know your plot

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Assessing your plot
  Light
  Temperature
  Wind
  Moisture
Analysing your soil
Drawing a survey
Test your knowledge
Go further


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Plant lists

Plant lists

Plants for different lighting conditions:




Find thousands more plants in the BBC Gardening database .


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Research the light levels in your garden.




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Play the light levels challenge . Or find out how to test your soil .
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