Hi from a Novice

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  1. grapevine

    grapevine Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi everyone
    My name is mark and i live in Huddersfield.
    Last year i gave my front and back gardens major makeovers.
    Front Garden from this
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    to this
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    Back Garden from this
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    to this
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    So this year i am looking to add a bit of colour to the gardens, and this is where i am hoping you lot on here will beable to help me, as i am a complete novice when it comes to plants etc. I have already put some ivy near the sheds in the background hoping that it will cover the sheds and hide them, i have also planted some grapes,(check out my grape thread in the edible section) and i have planted some climbing roses in the near corner,(i will take a pic today so you can tell me if i have done it right).
    As you can see everything i plant will have to go in planters so if you have any hints, tips on what i should plant please let me know.
    Thank You
    Mark
     
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  2. wiseowl

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    Hi Grapevine Welcome to Gardeners Corner:)

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  3. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Mark...!!!

    Wow what a transformation..!!! You might like to check out out container growing forum here for Ideas.. http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/container-gardening-f20.html


    What sort of plants do you have in mind.. Flowering, evergreen,scented or unscented.. As long as you can over winter them in a frost free place, what about some tropical..??
    If they are in containers planters & small beds Mark you will have to make sure you keep up regular watering once the summer gets here..!! :wink: Mind you it looks like you could always borrow the pool water.. :lollol: Sorry Mark, just couldn't resist that one..!:dh:
    Anyway mate, keep the photos coming & I am sure you will get plenty of ideas on here... Look forward to seeing you around..:thmb:
     
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    Penny in Ontario Total Gardener

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    Hi there and Welcome.
     
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    Good evening Mark and welcome to the site.:gnthb:
     
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    Welcome to GC Mark.:)
     
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    grapevine Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks for the welcome.
     
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    jmurray01 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi and :wlcm:

    Nice garden! :)
     
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