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Post by chrism on Apr 3, 2016 10:16:59 GMT
I'm beginning to get into the garden on a regular basis, in the run-up to retirement.
We have a rock garden in the front with a patio garden at the back, which was inspired by my reluctance to mow in the hay fever season! The front is self-maintaining, bar trimming and weeding, so our real focus is on the patio garden. There is a north-facing border in front of a fence, so that will need some thought as to what to plant there, other than a Mexican orange blossom that does well.
Other than that, there are a number of pots and containers as you would expect.
Finally, two ideas we're thinking of: (1) woodland wildflower seeds in a shady part of the north-facing border, and (2) raised beds to grow veg and herbs.
I look forward to learning a lot from you all, as my knowledge of gardening is pretty basic.
Cheers, Chris
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 3, 2016 12:22:38 GMT
hi and welcome to the best garden forum on the internet. we are all still learning. usually called experience however there are some very experienced folks here all ready to share their expertise or lack of it with you.  |
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Post by daisy on Apr 3, 2016 13:25:48 GMT
Welcome chrism you'll' learn lots on here all you have to do is ask. If you google plants for north facing or Pinterest site you'll find plenty photos on the latter. It really depends on your taste in plants. Some I like are...some Hosta's, Anemones, some Ferns, Alchemilla mollis, Some hardy Geraniums, Thalictrum, Hydrangea's and foxgloves I'm sure some others will name some they they like too. Happy Gardening!  |
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 3, 2016 14:30:01 GMT
Welcome chrism you'll' learn lots on here all you have to do is ask. If you google plants for north facing or Pinterest site you'll find plenty photos on the latter. It really depends on your taste in plants. Some I like are...some Hosta's, Anemones, some Ferns, Alchemilla mollis, Some hardy Geraniums, Thalictrum, Hydrangea's and foxgloves I'm sure some others will name some they they like too. Happy Gardening! wot! No daisies?  |
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Post by grindle on Apr 3, 2016 15:11:06 GMT
Welcome chrism you'll get some great advice here, I garden by trial and error, if it lives I know I've done the right thing, mostly I grow the weird and unusual |
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Post by SueA on Apr 3, 2016 15:44:09 GMT
Welcome chrism , hope you enjoy the forum, your ideas for your patio garden sound great & you'll get lots of help & ideas on here. |
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Post by daisy on Apr 3, 2016 18:09:16 GMT
Welcome chrism you'll' learn lots on here all you have to do is ask. If you google plants for north facing or Pinterest site you'll find plenty photos on the latter. It really depends on your taste in plants. Some I like are...some Hosta's, Anemones, some Ferns, Alchemilla mollis, Some hardy Geraniums, Thalictrum, Hydrangea's and foxgloves I'm sure some others will name some they they like too. Happy Gardening! wot! No daisies? OH heck sweetpea imagine me not mentioning them there are some Shasta daisies and Asters that don't mind the shade  |
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Post by daitheplant on Apr 3, 2016 18:33:08 GMT
Good evening Chris and welcome to the site.
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Post by chrism on Apr 6, 2016 18:00:05 GMT
Hi all. Thanks for your replies! So far, I picked up some useful tips, including best not forget the daisies!!
We also have a low brick wall dividing one part of the patio from the other. The plan is to cover it with a range of rocks to create a natural dry wall, planted with various types including heathers.
Thanks again. Chris
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Post by daisy on Apr 6, 2016 18:03:45 GMT
chrism Keep us up to speed on your progress
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Post by dianthus on Apr 6, 2016 21:35:46 GMT
Welcome to Garden Friends chrism
What about auriculas, primulas and snowdrops, which are ready to plant in the green. |
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Post by Rosie on Apr 7, 2016 7:55:27 GMT
Hello chrism and welcome to the forum. Some folks have many years experience with gardening but are too modest to say |
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Post by daitheplant on Apr 7, 2016 18:36:21 GMT
Hello chrism and welcome to the forum. Some folks have many years experience with gardening but are too modest to say Except sweetpea.  Only teasing Jim.  |
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Post by chrism on Jan 15, 2018 19:11:16 GMT
Hello again, everyone. It's been a very tough year but nothing more than everyone eventually goes through. We're looking forward to planning spring for our patio garden, and to learning more from you all. Chris
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 15, 2018 23:39:48 GMT
I think we are all looking forward to spring chrismi am now in the second year of my rock garden which is basically a small lorryload of topsoil barrowed in and jaust a heap with some rocks 'Skillfully' placed and a few plants with more to follow. |
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