How do I identify plants in my new garden?

[lolalotta]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but we have been in our new house for nearly six weeks...I haven't a clue what most of the plants are, any tips on how I go about identifying things do I can read up about taking care of them? Thank you!

Grab someone who knows their plants and get them to wander round your garden with you while you take notes. Trying to identify plants from a plant book takes ages if you haven't a clue, but seconds if you have a bit of knowledge eg 'that looks like a XYZ'. Whereabouts are you? - there may be someone on these boards who is nearby! Or a friendly neighbour with a well-kept garden?

Take pictures, upload them here onto your profile and let the wise and good of MN do it. Such fun!

Yep, what taffeta sais. I would love to have a go,but I'm rubbish on garden shrubs

Yes, post photos on your profile and we will tell you what they are!