Hello Julie,
Thanks for coming back.
I'm glad you've seen lots of goodies. Don't be detered by what you don't
know .. we all started out that way. I'm sure you can do it, and enjoy
doing it.
Because you're plant shopping early in the year, make sure your new
treasures are hardened off (gradually acclimatised to cold weather), so you
don't suffer casualties.
Hope all goes well. I'm sure we'll hear from you once you've got a bigger
garden.
Regards,
Spider
Julie Clark wrote in message
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Spider wrote:
[b]Hello Julie,
I suggest you try some of the hardy border geraniums and some hardy
fucshias, both of which will survive your shady conditions.
These will not be in flower during April, so you may have to pot up
some
late-ish polyanthus and hyacinths for immediate impact. A look in
your
local garden centre will give you some ideas. Don't worry too much
about
your shady aspect. I doubt that you've got really dense shade at the
front
of your house, and it's surprising what will grow in a sunless area,
provided there is good daylight.

There are readily available 'hanging basket and pot' composts which
have
slow-release fertiliser in. Some also have water-retaining crystals,
so
it's worth shopping around. It is possible to buy water-retaining
crystals
separately if necessary.

However, nothing will survive in a pot without some care. In a pot,
the
plants are totally dependent on you. Since you are moving, you won't
have
to care for them for too long, so it's time to drop your 'bad
gardener ' tag
and have a go.

Good luck with your pots and subsequent house sale.
Spider
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Thanks Spider
Sorry I haven't thanked you earlier, been away working and no
opportunity to get online much.
Am checking out garden centres as we speak Lordy, so much to
choose from ... so little knowledge lol
Julie
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