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Is there anything i can plant now ?

Bella79
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hi all

Im a total gardening dummy, and im wanting to put some colour on my border in front of house, is there anyhtingi can plant now for some colour as in flowers plants etc ?

Thankyou
x

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  • Gardens are long term plan... unless you want to spend lots on mature plants.... research seeds now and have amazing colour next year for just a few quid...
  • Bella79
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    Gardens are long term plan... unless you want to spend lots on mature plants.... research seeds now and have amazing colour next year for just a few quid...


    What grow flowers from seeds ? is that hard ? lol im sorry i really am dumb when it comes to gardening ! lol:D
  • olly300
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    owens3116 wrote: »
    What grow flowers from seeds ? is that hard ? lol im sorry i really am dumb when it comes to gardening ! lol:D

    No it varies from very easy to very difficult.

    For example you can get annuals that are self seeders which you can scatter and they will reseed themselves everywhere.

    You can get perennials that you have to sow, freeze etc.

    Though once you start growing things you will be surprised at the amount of plants that self-seed themselves which you took ages to germinate.

    At the moment you should be planning for winter and spring displays so I would advise you to join your local library and get a few gardening books out. Make a plan and in a couple of weeks buy what plants and bulbs you want from your local area. The DIY sheds like Homebase and stores like Wilkinson won't be able to give you advise on planting them but garden centres will.

    If there is a horticulture society in your local area it may be worth joining that as they will give you gardening advise and you may be able to get your hands on discount plants and seeds.

    In addition if any of your neighbours has nice plants strike up conversation with them and ask them about them.

    BTW the best way to save money in gardening is to know people who like gardening. Many of them will give you cuttings and excess seeds for free.
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  • Bella79
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    olly300 wrote: »
    No it varies from very easy to very difficult.

    For example you can get annuals that are self seeders which you can scatter and they will reseed themselves everywhere.

    You can get perennials that you have to sow, freeze etc.

    Though once you start growing things you will be surprised at the amount of plants that self-seed themselves which you took ages to germinate.

    At the moment you should be planning for winter and spring displays so I would advise you to join your local library and get a few gardening books out. Make a plan and in a couple of weeks buy what plants and bulbs you want from your local area. The DIY sheds like Homebase and stores like Wilkinson won't be able to give you advise on planting them but garden centres will.

    If there is a horticulture society in your local area it may be worth joining that as they will give you gardening advise and you may be able to get your hands on discount plants and seeds.

    In addition if any of your neighbours has nice plants strike up conversation with them and ask them about them.

    BTW the best way to save money in gardening is to know people who like gardening. Many of them will give you cuttings and excess seeds for free.


    Thankyou for all your advice, i will go down to the libary tommrow and get some books out.
  • elsien
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    Also getting to be the time of year to start thinking about putting your bulbs in for next spring.
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  • Farway
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    I would second elsien, get some spring bulbs in now, then sit back over winter looking through free seed & plant catalogues and plan for next year in the knowledge that come Feb onwards your crocus, daffs & maybe tulips or hyacinths will be giving a lovely show
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  • emiff6
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    My local Asda is selling nice little chrysanthemum cuttings in 3" pots,4 for £2, in various colours from pale yellow to crimson. I bought 8 to put in my front borders. They should keep growing and flowering until the first hard frosts, and they are easy care plants.
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  • olly300
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    emiff6 wrote: »
    My local Asda is selling nice little chrysanthemum cuttings in 3" pots,4 for £2, in various colours from pale yellow to crimson. I bought 8 to put in my front borders. They should keep growing and flowering until the first hard frosts, and they are easy care plants.

    Good idea - however trying to teach the OP the moneysaving way. ;)

    Why pay for things you can get free.
    I'm not cynical I'm realistic :p

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  • emiff6
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    olly300 wrote: »
    Good idea - however trying to teach the OP the moneysaving way. ;)

    Why pay for things you can get free.

    Very true, but I assumed, probably wrongly, that instant colour was required. :o For future colour, you've only got to check over the fence to see what other gardens have in flower now, then smile at the neighbours and ask if they would share a few seedheads, or swap for jam (hedgerow, of course!). :D
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  • Winter bedding plants like Viola or pansy give color in the garden at this time of year. Homebase have them in pretty cheap at the moment.
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