Story: Gardening for Starters
Episode: 3
Presenter: Bonnie-Marie Hibbs
Air Date: 21 March 2026

Bonnie shares simple tips to help you choose the right plants and get your garden off to a strong, healthy start.

• Starting a garden can feel overwhelming, but understanding your space is the first step—observe sun exposure and match plants to conditions like full sun or shade.
• Consider how much space plants will need as they grow to avoid overcrowding and ensure long-term success.
• Healthy soil is the foundation of a great garden—improve clay soils with compost or clay breaker, and enrich sandy soils with plenty of organic matter.
• Loosening compacted soil helps improve drainage and creates a better environment for roots to establish.
• Trial a small number of plant varieties first to see what performs well in your conditions, with options like salvias for sun and hydrangeas or rhododendrons for shade.
• Keep new plants well-watered during establishment, and use a tonic like Seasol to support root growth and reduce transplant stress.
• Start small, take your time, and enjoy the process as your garden develops and thrives.

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