A Clay Soil Survival Guide PLUS Basics of Planting Design - Gardening Talks

A Clay Soil Survival Guide (10.30am – 12Noon) and Basics of Planting Design (1.00 – 2.30pm) Morning Talk – A Clay Soil Survival Guide If heavy clay soil is the challenge in your garden – look no further! Juliet will explain how you can manage and improve your heavy clay soil and provide you with her top selection of plants that will thrive in clay soils. Subjects covered: Understanding clay soils How to improve the structure of clay soils Do’s and don’ts in managing your clay soil Selecting plants that will thrive in clay soils By the end of the talk you will have: a good understanding of clay soil and its composition a good understanding of how you can improve, manage and work this type of soil in your garden a list of key plants that will thrive in clay soils Afternoon Talk – Basics of Planting Design Are you thinking about refreshing your borders but unsure about where to start? Come learn about the basic principles of planting design in this talk with award winning garden designer Keri Fitzpatrick. Subjects covered: Plant selection and Understanding Plant Needs A brief look at design principles The Concept of Plant Grouping Seasonality and Maintenance Structural Planting Sustainability in Planting Design By the end of the talk you will have: A foundational understanding of how to approach planting design in a thoughtful and practical way. Who are the talks for? Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. The Tutors: Morning talk – Juliet Sargeant is a...