Tamsin Westhorpe has some on-the-spot ideas for anyone renting or simply wanting quick results.
IT’S said that patience is the secret to a great garden. This may be true, but in some cases time is not on our side. If you’re living in rented accommodation you’ll no doubt know the frustration of this only too well. There’s also the issue of cost to consider. Who wants to invest in a plot belonging to someone else that’s only short term? On the other hand, you might simply be a gardener who just can’t wait to see the results of your handiwork. In both cases, there are ways and means of creating an immediate effect.
This story is from the December 16,2017 edition of Amateur Gardening.
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