WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE GARDEN TODAY 2023

I've had a play out today in the garden today even with the rain . Mowed lawn late yesterday while it were dry its to wet to walk on today really . Lots of salvia cutting today done after loses all the large plants last winter hopefully they'll take and Penstemon garnet which I lose every winter . Chopped up a large Salvia Smouldering torches to get more plants, a plant I don't need I've got plenty already I do ask myself why sometimes I can't help myself . Deadheaded the dahlias as well

Making planning for moving plants which I am itching to do now and ordered some more plants , I collected a few at weekend 2x Actaea Queen of sheba and a Sanguisorba Canadensis and a Clematis Sweet summer Love arrived for the pergola .

 

I keep asking myself that too but I've never found an answer

 

Just having a welcome coffee after the grand raspberry clearout. Most of the plants have turned out spiny, despite claims on the labels to the contrary, so they've gone on the bonfire heap and the ground prepared for something else. It's a bit of a dilemma what to plant in the way of soft fruit, though, as the moorhens who live in the agrilac pop over to raid whatever is planted. Kiwi fruit is looking favourite

 

Nothing in the garden, so I went into town and had this.

 

I'm just about to do the same

 

Hello everyone, Before and after of the front garden in my first house! This is my first post. I’m new to forums too, look forward to getting some advice and inspiration from you all! Thanks, Connor

 

@Connor Rundell
Connor You should introduce yourself here ...
New Members Introduction

The transformation is great. What sort of gardening do you like?

 

Thank you Victoria! I like botanical/exotic looking plants. Although, I can’t say there’s any flower that I dislike. As I believe every plant will look good in the right location wether it’s a wild or an ornamental setting. But personally, I’m looking to have a lower maintenance approach for now as my job consists of long hours. A few plants that come to mind that I like are alliums, crocosmia, cordylines, palms, heather, fatsia japonica, French lavender, verbena, dahlia, gladioli, bracken. I’m hoping to sit down and make a plan of which plants to chose that will work well together. But I realise there are some challenges when it comes to placement with different heights of plants, colours etc…

what about you? What’s your gardening style?

 

Hi again.

I live in Algarve, Portugal so tropical/exotic is my thing ... which is low maintenance and drought tolerant for the most part as we don't get much rain down here! I particularly like Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and have six in the ground and seven in pots.

I guess you will have some struggles in Scotland, whether you are East, West or Central. However we have many folk here from there.

Go introduce yourself and it is best if you put your photos up full size.

 

aww I’ve only been to Portugal twice and once was in algarve! It was a beautiful experience. That’s lovey, yes the weather here is horrible for the most part but we have to just get on with it haha!
Okay I will do! What do you mean by post the photos in full size? Thank you

 

When you post photos I believe you have an option of thumbprint or full size ... well I do on my laptop.

 

Hi there @Connor Rundell and a very warm



How exciting, your garden is looking great and I bet you can't wait to plant up those lovely borders.
Please post us update pics .....we're a nosey bunch..oops I mean .....we love to see the progress members make on their gardens.

 

Haha! Of course I will, the back garden is done too, but it’s mostly all paved!

 

Ooooooooo that's is fabulous Connor !!!