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This is, of course, a very rough guide. You need to learn more about the
plants you're growing, and what they need. Some plants only do really well
on poor soils, so feeding is very limited or non-existant. Also, you need
to learn the ph value of your soil; this will tell you whether it is acidic,
neutral or alkaline.

On the other hand you can do as I did when learning - plant things that
you like - if they survive / thrive then try more of the same type /
family :-)

It can get as complicated as you allow it to (or want it to)

I tend to throw on pelleted general fertiliser (Growmore) early in the
year and some special plants get tomato feed later on. The lawn gets a
general weed'n'feed once a year and is cut twice a week.

When planted, things get watered for the first week or so but then they
take their chances, unless the weather is really extreme, doesn't happen
often where I live :-(

There is far more incentive to care for a garden if it contains plants
that you really like - rather than the ones that fashion dictates or are
deemed right for the area and conditions. Micro-climates within a garden
can sometimes make the most unlikely plants flourish.

Have fun - that is what it is all about
--
Sue
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