"Tim" wrote in message

Wow, this is long, sorry. The bottom line seems to be one of consistency.
The best results for most 'weekend' gardeners, seems to be
a mixture of the two worlds, at least with containers.

I'm not sure what you mean by your reference to 'weekend' gardeners. I
think I probably achieved more in the garden when I still had a full time
job than I do now that I just do occasional work. I was more organised when
I worked as I knew I had to get it done. Now I know I have all the time in
the world (or at leas till the Grim Reaper comes calling).