Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
planting time for a new border
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. If I find suitable plants I suppose I can keep them in the pots and sheltered until planting time, but when is the best time for that. When does the garden centres have their best perennials.. Is there any good perennial nurseries in west yorkshire Any suggestions gratefully received. Tony Leeds , West Yorkshire |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
In article , Tony
writes 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" |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:28:40 +0000, Kay
wrote: 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. Thanks for the sound advice Kay. I'll give high trees a visit over the w/e ... Tony |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
If you are buying very young plants grow them on in pots somewhere
where you can't see much slug activity, such as the back yard. I've bought young plants to save money in the past, only to have them vanish overnight. Tong Garden Centre is somewhere on the Ikea side of Leeds which had a lot of choice when I went - but wasn't the cheapest, or the easiest to find. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Tony muttered:
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. If I find suitable plants I suppose I can keep them in the pots and sheltered until planting time, but when is the best time for that. When does the garden centres have their best perennials.. Is there any good perennial nurseries in west yorkshire Any suggestions gratefully received. Tony Leeds , West Yorkshire Plant when the soil warms up... the odd late frost shouldn't be a problem unless you've watered them in and then the same night the frost freezes any water around the roots. For a great range, ideas and some info try: http://www.crocus.co.uk/ All their mail order plants have been ok for me. You can even order one of their 'designer' beds. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 12:23:01 +0100, Magwitch wrote:
Plant when the soil warms up... the odd late frost shouldn't be a problem unless you've watered them in and then the same night the frost freezes any water around the roots. For a great range, ideas and some info try: http://www.crocus.co.uk/ All their mail order plants have been ok for me. You can even order one of their 'designer' beds. I had thought about mail order but I remember years ago my mother ordered some mail order plants which turned up bare roots and in bad condition.. But I see from your link that these plants are supplied in potss, I like the idea of seeing the actual plant in the garden centre, but I can never actually find the exact plant I want, at least with the mail order the choice is larger and you can research the variety online.. Will try mail order for the bulk purchase & fill in with plants from the garden centers & nurseries.. What about www.gardeningexpress.co.uk Any dealings with them.. ... Tony |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
In article .com,
Kieran23 writes If you are buying very young plants grow them on in pots somewhere where you can't see much slug activity, such as the back yard. I've bought young plants to save money in the past, only to have them vanish overnight. Tong Garden Centre is somewhere on the Ikea side of Leeds which had a lot of choice when I went - but wasn't the cheapest, or the easiest to find. I wasn't impressed by their range when I went. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Tony muttered:
What about www.gardeningexpress.co.uk Any dealings with them.. None so far... but did a quick site search for 'Phlomis' and drew a blank. Crocus has a wider range and their prices seem comparable. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
I'm new here, I may be asking for help from time to time | United Kingdom | |||
Help with planting small, shady border | Gardening | |||
Planting density - new herbaceous border | United Kingdom | |||
Shrubs for shady new border | United Kingdom | |||
New Border! | United Kingdom |