In article , Tony
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I'm a relative novice to planting and I have a small plot at the front
of the house ,14ft x 7 ft & north facing, which I have just cleared
the weeds from and would like to now populate with plants.

I am thinking of predominatly perennials, which perhaps a splash of
annual colour at the front. The problem is I dont know when to plant
the perennials, the local garden centre as only a limited stock and I
really don't see what I want, is it that its too early or is the
garden centre at fault.

Plants sold in pots can be planted at any time of the year. Garden
centres tend to concentrate on the plants in bloom at the time, which
makes sense as that's the way most people buy. Two ways around 1) visit
the garden centre at intervals during the year, buying as you go, so you
don't end up with a garden that is in flower for just one month of the
year b) look up in gardening books (pubic library or Waterstones) for
plants you like, then look for them in the less obvious bits of the
garden centre.

Try High Trees on Old Otley Road between Cookridge and the airport for a
better range of plants than most garden centres.


--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"