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Garden Academy: Practical Science & Step-by-Step Guides
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Planning your first flowerbed
From a patch of lawn to a bed that looks good in every season.
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Pick the spot
Watch the area for a day. Note hours of direct sun — most flowering plants want 6+ hours. Avoid low spots where water pools.
For your classic garden
A simple evergreen edging (box or a hardy alternative) frames seasonal flowers neatly.
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