Answer
How long does new planting take to establish?
A season to settle, two to three years to mature; first-year watering is key.
In short
Most planting takes a full growing season to settle and two to three years to reach its intended look, which is why a garden is designed for how it will mature, not just for handover day. Watering through the first year is the key to getting there.
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