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  1. Jack Sparrow

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    A simple but colourful display I saw today.

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      Pretty Gary, but all will disappear very soon :)
      Nice in parks etc but I like to see more in the garden....shape, size, structure, foliage, scent. Also something growing year on year:)
      More work too......all removed in autumn and replaced again in spring.:noidea:
       
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        I like that Jack. I think there is a place for permanent planting as well as the more cheerful bedding in every garden. As for more work.... I reckon there's more work in mowing a lawn than in planting/removing some bedding.
         
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          Next summer I am thinking of building myself a raised bed with my paver blocks. The original thinking was to include a single line of bricks along the front to hold back the lawn. If successful (IF) I might consider planting in the front. The problem I have is that with each addition to my garden I sacrifice a little bit of my lawn. I don't have that much to start with and I'd like to keep it. I'll make one decision at a time.

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            Cutting out areas of lawn is all part n parcel of gardening I think Gary but before you do grab a hose or spray can and mark it out; check it will suit the mower's track so the curves are as smooth as poss. Also to see if it suits your mind's eye.:)

            If possible keep your lawn.......it adds so much to the appearance and practicality of a garden. It also adds a feeling of relaxation to it :)

            I am more of a perennial/permanent plant guy. With one or two exceptions annuals are not planted here. Also to add QUALITY rather than quantity....many newer varieties are often so much better (longer flowering, more compact, better colours) than old ones :)
             
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              If marking out an area of lawn to cut out , I lay a line of sharp sand down to look at shape and proportion . If not OK a quick sweep of the foot and back to normal.
              Not really a fan of repeat pattern planting as above , prefer a more random layout. Although repeat pattern planting along border walls is quite prevalent in my area. One old bloke plants marigolds every year at a huge 2 foot spacing , all inch perfect , drives me nuts ! :biggrin:
               
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                @HarryS :goodpost:sooooo easy to do no faff, no chemical input, and little cost :dbgrtmb:
                 
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                  Dobbies are selling off "Jasmine on a hoop". 12cm pot reduced from 7.99 to 3.19. What variety is it? Can I nurture it and use it outside?

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                    Looks like polyanthum Gary, meant to be grown indoors. Not as hardy as some for outside over winter in most places I would think. Down here it will grow outside and one has been growing for a few years now but it is pretty mild. You wouldnt put it straight outside now anyway without hardening off.
                    I would enjoy it as a house plant and both prune and repot in spring. Keep it outdoors over summer and bring it inside again next autumn.:)
                     
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                    Verdun you are probably correct.

                    Easy way to tell..
                    J.officinale is deciduous.
                    J. polyanthum is evergreen
                     
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                    I had lots of time to kill so I asked. I was told it was for indoors only. It had to be really. It was too much of a bargain to be otherwise.

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                    Just enjoy it Gary....can almost smell it from here.:rasp:

                    I have a couple of hardy jasmines here, one is variegated, with lovely scent but check out trachelospermum jasminoides. A very classy plant indeed with suoerbly scented flowers :)

                    Took me years to control my plant spending urges, hmmm!, maybe not completely even now, but I suggest choosing fewer quality plants that suit your conditions. They will then thrive and look happy:)
                     
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