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How to be a gardener Part Two - The complete online guide

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Part One
Part Two

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The basics

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Blank canvas garden

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Top ten plants

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Placing a patio

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Placing a pergola

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Making the design work

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Summary

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Quiz

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Cottage garden

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Water garden

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No space garden

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Hot spot garden

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No time garden

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Natural garden

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Topic quizzes

Virtual Garden

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Blank canvas garden Explore the Blank Canvas garden from How to be a Gardener programme two and see how Alan created a little touch of mystery, journey and surprise.

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Video Clips

• Measuring your garden
• Choosing a patio
• Laying a patio
• Adding mystery
• Adding a focal point

Useful Links

• Plant profile
• (External) RHS plant finder
• Planting design
• Planting styles
• Growing flowers