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I bought a pack of 4 plastic stepping stones from the Factory Shop for £3. I have laid them out over the original stones that have sunk. They will do a good job over winter when the grass is wet and muddy. Next year I can look into something a bit more permanent.

G.

 

Grass looking good too Gary

Planning here too. My most recent purchase ....another form of hackonechloa.....will be used to feature in a new border. Will be associated with astilbe cappuccino and veronica First Glory but others to be worked out

 

Yesterday's purchases where 4 ferns for £5.99 un named unfortunately, so any ideas appreciated
And a Leucanthamum ' broadway lights ' reduced to £3.50, half price.
Researching the leucanthamum the height varies from 20 cm to 3 ft! Same variety . Does anyone grow it or is familiar with its habit?
It's already about 10 inches and was bought in a 2 litre pot. My instinct is telling me middle border not front
Anyway bargains are always good
All repotted now

 

Loki, brilliant little plant..

..here they have gone over now but been in flower for weeks.

It is going to vary according to soil and aspect but expect 60 to 80 cm.

In my experience.....I almost lost a couple a few years ago when they were planted in rich soil where they suffered from botrytis .....they need free draining soil, good ventilation (so no crowding it with taller more vigorous plants) and as much sun as possible. I also found they did better with very little feeding. I rarely water them too

Where in the border? Well they wont get too tall so a delightful front row feature. Nice to have something not too short in front anyway ....good to break up the height line.

Habit? Tidy, neat esp if hard grown.

 

Thanks @Verdun
Having very different aspects and soils ( dry to clay to loam) in my garden it's always good to know these things from a fellow gardener

 

You are most welcome loki

 

It's not the best quality bird table you will ever see but as it only cost £6 from B&M I'm not too bothered. I only hope it's strong enough to repell hungry cats and dogs. Next year when (hopefully) I have more money I will buy a decent one.


I have put it here for now. Anywhere else is in the way. I want to put it somewhere the feet will be hidden. If I paint it the same shade as the shed it might blend in a bit better.


I'm considering taking out the triangle of grass at the top and replacing it with gravel. I could then stand something like a bird table there permanently. I realise it's a bit close to shed roof but I'm sure the birds are savvy enough to keep away from the cat.

G.

 

My advice would be plan you're garden, the birds will come. Get the garden right and the wildlife will follow

 

My Broadway Lights hasn't done well this year I think it was too hot for it. Lots of buds but many not opening.
Height is very subjective to soil conditions like @Verdun said. Mine is about 40 - 50cm high.

I used to have some Leucanthemum Alaska that was very tall and stunning. I'm planning to regrow these next year.

Your ferns look good.
I thing I can identify 2 for you:
asplenium scolopendrium and Cyrtomium fortunei.

Google those and you'll see which of yours match up.

 

I killed my Broadway Lights. It was doing well until I cut it in half. It never recovered.

G.

 

Im guessing you watered it Gary after you cut it in half. Then watered again???
Never lost herbaceous by cutting it back

 

I never knew they were herbaceous. My Leucanthemum ( 3 ) are evergreen, next years shoots/plantlets are just comung through.

 

I can't show, as didn't buy them.....but to let people know.....Asda have lovely violas and pansies, really healthy looking. I'm not ready for them yet and thought if it gets hot and sunny again, they might not keep very well - they were new in today. 10 plants in modules, 3 trays of 10 for £5. I hope they have more in about a months time.....

 

did not think I'd buy anything new. but went to a native plant sale and goat cheese farm. got some lovely goat cheese brie, and goat cheese yogurt. and a new plant---- no pic, but here is the link for it. will plant today, or monday.

Short-Toothed Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)