Hey there,

I'm not only new to the forum but also new to gardening. I move into my flat with a small patio garden soon, and I really want to introduce some colour through potted plants, but I'm desperate to do it right and have a thriving garden! I have to admit that i'm clueless though.

I have bought some pots to start myself off, so that if i do go and buy some, theres something for them to live in straight away.

Firstly, i bought a weak geranium just the other day, it didn't look to healthy, and the maternal pet keeper in me wanted to revive it and look after it!

So nabbed some cheap compost and now hes sitting outside my front door.
What can i do to help him along? Are there any products i should be adding to the pot or water?

Also, I'm now on the look out for friends for him, but perhaps I'm asking to much. Could anyone tell me any good novice or even little advanced plants that flower through good portions of the year and can live in large pots?

I hope i have the correct forum area for this, apologies if i have not.

Any help would be much appriciated! I look forward to staying around this forum for months to come and learning all i can!