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The importance of light
Put bluntly, plants die without sunlight. Sunlight is the ‘engine’ that powers growth - a process called photosynthesis.
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In the wild (which is where most garden plants come from) light levels vary. Being cunning little chaps, different plants evolved to thrive in different levels of light. Clearly the amount of light your garden gets will have a big impact on what plants grow well.
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Aspect
The overall amount of light received depends on aspect, the direction your garden faces. Use a compass.
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- North-facing gardens get the least light and can be damp
- South-facing gardens get the most light
- East-facing gardens get morning light
- West-facing gardens get afternoon and evening light
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