On 8/10/11 7:46 AM, Pete H7 wrote:
Hi all,

I've just landscaped my first garden and have two decent size raised
flower beds about 2 feet deep and have no idea what kind of
plants/flowers etc to put in them. I'm looking to do it this weekend
(once i've removed the old weeds from them) and am trying to find out
what kind of things to put in them at this time of year.

I'm not wanting anything that requires too much maintenance as i'm a 26
year old man and have not got much time to look after
plants/flower...obviously I know they will need watering etc.

So a complete novice that would love some suggestions and also where
best to buy from i.e internet or local nurseries etc?

Many thanks in advance,

Pete

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quite different from advice for the Cheviot Hills of Los Angeles,
California. Portland, Oregon, has quite a different climate than
Portland, Maine. Rome, New York, is different from Rome, Italy.

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