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AUTUMN 2023 SERIES STARTS SEPT 22nd . Each podcast covers an aspect of gardening or design or is about something we think you'd like to know. All the podcast topics can also be found at PlantPlots.com. PLUS - Watch our videos on YouTube: Read this amazing book "I Want to Like my Garden" by Rachel McCartain available on Amazon books. We'd also love you to tell us what you think too - just email rachel@plantplots.com. You can also make a donation to help us make more and better podcasts too - our thanks if you have. Thanks for listening. PlantPlots.com

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Brilliantly simple design tips for gardens that are on a slope 19:06

1 year ago19:06

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What to do if your garden is on a slope, whether its and upslope or downslope, gardens don't have to be made flatter to become better! Brilliantly simple design tips to help you understand how you can create a functioning but beautiful garden when the ground is not flat! Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Front Gardens - are not a small version of the back garden 18:01

1 year ago18:01

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Front Gardens are so important, yet are often left as uninspiring gardens. But the front garden is what you and your visitors walk past to get to the front door - so the garden should say something about you! So, this week's episode is dedicated to helping you transform your front garden into a place that puts a smile on your face and welcomes you home. Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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How to design Odd Shaped Gardens 22:48

1 year ago22:48

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Life would be so much easier if gardens were regular shapes, but more often than not now gardens come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes. So how do you design a garden in one? Well, there are some easy tips and hints to help you start the planning process and work out how you can fit a gorgeous garden into an odd shape. Phew! Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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How to design a rectangular or square shaped garden 22:56

1 year ago22:56

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Gardens come in all shapes of rectangles - these can be long narrow rectangles, wide shallow shaped gardens or perfectly square spaces. So what makes for an interesting design in a regular box-shaped garden? PlantPlots YouTube Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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How does a garden become family-friendly? 20:13

1 year ago20:13

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What does family-friendly mean in design and layout terms? Most gardens have to be multifunctional spaces, providing space for little people to boom about in BUT that the adults can relax and enjoy themselves in. So what should you consider if you need your garden to work for everyone? INSERT VIDEO LINK HERE Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Garden Styling - How to Choose the Right One 19:39

1 year ago19:39

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You may think of garden styles as Cottage, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Minimalist etc but it's actually much simpler than that. But before you lay the styling out, you need to understand how each of these 3 main styles works and then decide which one would work best in your space. INSERT VIDEO LINK HERE> Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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How do you choose the design layout for a garden? 26:06

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The key principle when you are faced with lots of decisions is to break these down into simpler decisions. And that is really all design is about, asking simple questions, the result of which will help you understand how you need your garden to be. It's not about imposing a shape style or planting scheme IN the garden. To learn a bit more - try here or you could take a look at my book Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Why does everyone think having a beautiful garden means more work? 20:34

1 year ago20:34

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I am a lazy gardener, I want to spend time enjoying being in the garden, not fussing over the jobs and chores I think I need to do. If you are like me, then listen in, and I will give you the best tip for making looking after your garden less stressful! Which has to be worth a listen - don't you think? If you want to know a bit more - try here Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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If you're going to design your garden - Don't do this! 21:55

1 year ago21:55

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Designing a garden can be daunting, especially if you don't know much about design, plants or gardening. But you can design your garden well, if you follow some simple steps. The first one is eliminating negatives, you need to understand what are the emotional negatives and practical negatives your garden has. Resolve these and the garden is already a better place for you. For some more really useful advice - try here Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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You don't need to become a gardener to have an amazing garden 24:36

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What makes a garden truly amazing? The truth is nothing - it's a choice; Does the garden amaze us? Creating an amazing garden isn't then an impossible dream! If you want to know how you can transform your garden from ordinary to amazing, listen to this series. Oh and thank you if you do. For more really helpful design advice - try here Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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What's wrong with Orange! 15:15

2 years ago15:15

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Absolutely one of the best colour combinations in a garden is green .... and orange! So why do so many gardeners shy away from orange-coloured plants in their gardens? Bright colours are brilliant, but there is a way to use bold colour combinations and a way to not do them. It's very simple to understand and I guarantee a happy flower in bright orange, vivid red or acid yellow WILL put a smile on your face! Buttercups are in fashion folks! ;) Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Gardening's going 'Up the Wall' 19:58

2 years ago19:58

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If space in the garden is limited, vertical gardening is a must, but how can you get it 'right'? What are the best plants to use and what are the pitfalls and problems to consider before you put your plants on the wall? Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Are your garden boundaries barriers? 20:52

2 years ago20:52

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All gardens have boundaries, but these can often feel like barriers. Personal security is an issue, but if your boundary becomes a barrier, you will always lose more than you gain. So what makes a boundary a barrier and how can you blur the edges in your garden? Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Trend-setting ideas for 2023 21:02

2 years ago21:02

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How to Become a Plotting Shed Pioneer. This week Rachel challenges you to rethink your gardens, made simple changes to your gardening habits and set the trends for everyone else to follow. The aim; to do less but enjoy more (and be good for the planet too) Support the show Support the Show - Thank you PlantPlots.com Watch our videos facebook.com/plantplots Pinterest/PlantPlots…

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Transform your idea of a garden layout - go reverse! 11:59

2 years ago11:59