SOMETIMES THERE CAN be a bit of a snob factor with gardening; how you pronounce things and whether or not you know your Latin. And to be really honest, I don't give a toss. You know, if I was in hospital I'd be quite happy if the doctors and nurses kept forgetting my name as long as they could keep me alive. It's the same with plants, which, obviously, would much prefer it if you looked after them rather than pronounce their name properly.
I also think that we sometimes worry too much about what other people think about our gardens. The most important thing to remember when you're creating your own garden is that it really needs to be about you. You shouldn't concern yourself with what anyone else thinks. Of course, there are some great sources of inspiration and it's fine to be influenced by magazines, books and other people's gardens but, ultimately, your garden should make you happy.
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