WHAT JOBS ARE WE DOING IN THE GARDEN TODAY 2018

Thank you M, ive planted them like that for three reasons one is i will be widening the borders this year, two i want another row of smaller plants in front of them, three i dont know if they will flower this year ?.

 

Sowed the first of this years tomato's and some petunias & bidens. Early but as the season is so short i thought i would give it a go. Heat and then undrr the new led lights.

 

Looking good, a lot of work there.

But if you don't mind me saying, you've a problem with lawn edging, as did I, until I edged "everything,"with a row of block paving bricks.

 

Three reasons? Ok:
1) Good! I was going to suggest a deeper boarder
2) I did wonder if you were planning something in front of them and was going to suggest #1
3) Well, they seem to have appeared from last years seeds and, as they are biennial, I'm going to put my neck out and say that you have a strong chance of them flowering *this* year; but, they will need the space to do it in

In summary, time to widen the border, replant those plugs, put in your new goodies in the front of them and you will have a super display later in the season. Remember, "this year" is now!!

What are you planning on planting in front of them? Will you under plant with some Spring bulbs? (Bearing in mind over the next few weeks, garden centres should start selling off their early Spring flower bulbs to get rid of them - which is a perfect time for the wily gardener to plant them "in the green" to get a good idea of how they will look next Spring).

 

i Had one on my bag working the other day, took the liberty of cr***ing on it

 

Hi M, from reading this i wasn't convinced i would get flowers this year,
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I don't want a green border all summer so my thought that's the best place for them, keeping them close up will only stunt there growth, so the way i looked at it i will forget about them plant up as i want and if they flower its a bonus,

I'm not quite sure what i am planting in front atm M , im having a run out tomorrow and see what takes my fancy i need to get something in the GH asap.

 

Your edging looks great DH , my garden is still in the making its only in its fourth year once i get settled on how i want things i will probably do something similar.

 

Its ok to be excited about your new lawn WO. I get excited with most everything I do in the garden. I am sure it will look superb
My plans for work in the garden this afternoon were thwarted by a couple of visitors but I think the weather is looking good for next few days so I'll catch up. I will be lightly cultivating veg patch again even though it is ready for sowing, scarifying the lawn and planting out hydrangea Love. No doubt I will see lots of other jobs to do whilst out there.
Spring is definitely in the air .....lovely sunny day ....and I cannot wait for serious planting

 

Ok, just read your link.

This article linked to within the quote, may interest you, here's the most pertinent snippet

 

Hi Verdun nice to your out and about in the garden.

 

Garden progress is looking good folks. Welcome back Verdun, long time no see as they say. Everything alright your end?

 

Thank you M, then, they will have to stay as they are there was hundreds, this pile was only half of them and ive planted them all tight up

 

Thanks Perki
Yes Mark....couldnt keep away from you folks

 

It's been really dry today and seems to going to be tomorrow. Also next week looks as if it will be good too. So there'll be plenty to do.
I've resolved to make a start tomorrow.

I'm going to go to play golf!

The garden can wait until the week-end or next week!

 

@martin-f thought of gravelling it mate...would look nice with the right gravel plus cuts out the weeding