Hello from Thanet!

Hi there!

We're moving to a refurbished place in Broadstairs with a nice 10x12m west facing rectangle of a walled back garden.

My parents are devout Allotmenteers (they have 3!) And while I deeply resented being made to work them as a teenager now that I'm starting my own family I find myself more and more interested in the garden.

Been experimenting in our current place for a couple of years but now we're moving it's a Start From Scratch job. Going to need all the help I can get!

I look forward to shaking you all down for advice!

 

Hi @The Tall One , welcome to Gardeners Corner

Soynds like you have a similar garden to mine only larger ( our's is about 5 by 12 m ).

 

Hi guys.

Yeah it's a decent space with some challenges. Neighbour on our south aide used the buying process as a window to demolish most of the garden wall and build an unspeakably ugly extension. We refer to it as Cell Block H. It's a horrid rendered block surrounded by Victorian houses. And it replaced a lovely old Victorian wall.

Anyway. First order of business is shade loving climbers to hide the damn thing!

 

Welcome to this forum, The Tall One. I live at Ramsgate, so welcome to the high winds as well

 

Ooooo a native! I will have soil questions for you. Took some pH readings recently and got quite a range. Everything from 4 to 7.5, which seems unlikely. Lot of soil disturbance from the building works though so it's all a bit of a mess right now.

I'm seeing a lot of chalk in the soil but not necessarily the alkaline readings I'd expect to go with that. It's all a bit mysterious.

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner The Tall One.

 

Hiya and welcome. Your soil test reveal that a lot of soil is imported. pH readings can set alarm bells ringing. 'Don't panick. A reading of 7.0 is generally accepted as being neuteral. Below indicating acidity and above, alkalinity. Unless you intend to grow exoctic plants stay calm.

Here on GC you are among friends from all over Britain but also the world. If you consult the many gardening books you will soon become confused. Books will usually outline textbook gardening. Gardening opens up a brand new world. You ask a question and you will get an assortment of replies. These replies are based upon personal experience, so take your pick. I look forward to your questions. Enjoy your garden.