@Keith-16 Just taken a few minutes ago and somehow managed to load it! This normally has no water at all other than new plants that have been added. I think it shows clearly the very different growing conditions in different parts of the country. This year it has had some water from the butts now it is on it's own.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
The club will wish me to be as economical as I can I texted and asked for a rough budget The answer is “Shall we say upto £100 for now and see how we get on”
GardenerSuze Thany you for the photos Yes different parts of the country have different growing conditions my sister in law in Somerset has had a terrible drought
@Keith-16 The price of plants has increased here but a shrub like Euonymous Silver Queen is well known and shouldn't be expensive to buy. E Green Pillar is slower growing so will probably be twice the price.
I wonder if you have a local Nursery who could help perhaps for some free advertising at the club as it is improving the community. A very short carbon foot print too.
I just looked to see if there were any NGS gardens local to you but no luck they would be a good source for the more unusual and also grasses. Perhaps you or members are in contact with someone with a beautiful garden locally ?
I helped set up a Gardening Club 30 years ago, still going strong, there have been times when we have had to think outside the gardening box to raise funds. I am sure if you have a local gardening club there would be members who would donate plants for what is their community.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
My advice is to keep things as simple as possible, the site doesn't warrant anything complicated. If you are able and willing to visit your local garden centre.? I would pick out a few small evergreens, maybe 5 only, like Hebe's that are in flower now, they need no maintenance and easy enough to plant for you - none of us are getting any younger.. Your garden centre will likely stock those considered hardy in your area. I would also infill with some annuals, as there is still lots of time left, 8 or 10 weeks in your area? things like Busy Lizzie's, Pelargoniums or even winter pansies, that will actually look their best next Spring in time for the new cricket season. A tray or two of these would add little to your budget, and are so easy to plant.. nothing beats annuals for flower power over a long time..
I really don't think you'd spend much more than £60-70, and makes the job easier for you.. I think it's a bit of a cheek to ask you, to be honest, but just see what you can manage, without overdoing it.. do take care, and best wishes..
That would be Billinge Hospital maternity unit probably because that was the main maternity unit for a wide area The hospital was demolished many years ago and sold off for residential building
Thank you Marlorena i take on board what you say it is absolutely scorching here today so I have a abandoned gardening here and I will take a trip to the cricket ground and decide on a plan of action A lot of what the ladies planted is OK
@Keith-16 Hebes always look at their best in the first few years of planting. As they get bigger they do start to develop bare branches where they cross further down out of the sun. I have cut them back hard in the past but recovery was slow. I guess it depends on how long you will be involved in this project. I also find it hard to understand why the whole thing falls to you, what has happened to community spirit. Your Church ladies are wonderful but where is everyone else. You mention planting for the winter months. The cheapest way by far would be grasses. Some will still be good in January, especially with a street light nearby. Hope all goes well and you get some help.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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This year it has had some water from the butts now it is on it's own.
I texted and asked for a rough budget
The answer is
“Shall we say upto £100 for now and see how we get on”
i Will need to cost things up
Thany you for the photos
Yes different parts of the country have different growing conditions
my sister in law in Somerset has had a terrible drought
I wonder if you have a local Nursery who could help perhaps for some free advertising at the club as it is improving the community. A very short carbon foot print too.
I just looked to see if there were any NGS gardens local to you but no luck they would be a good source for the more unusual and also grasses. Perhaps you or members are in contact with someone with a beautiful garden locally ?
I helped set up a Gardening Club 30 years ago, still going strong, there have been times when we have had to think outside the gardening box to raise funds. I am sure if you have a local gardening club there would be members who would donate plants for what is their community.
I will see what is possible
I will have some excess here at home if I look around
If you are able and willing to visit your local garden centre.? I would pick out a few small evergreens, maybe 5 only, like Hebe's that are in flower now, they need no maintenance and easy enough to plant for you - none of us are getting any younger..
Your garden centre will likely stock those considered hardy in your area.
I would also infill with some annuals, as there is still lots of time left, 8 or 10 weeks in your area? things like Busy Lizzie's, Pelargoniums or even winter pansies, that will actually look their best next Spring in time for the new cricket season. A tray or two of these would add little to your budget, and are so easy to plant.. nothing beats annuals for flower power over a long time..
I really don't think you'd spend much more than £60-70, and makes the job easier for you..
I think it's a bit of a cheek to ask you, to be honest, but just see what you can manage, without overdoing it.. do take care, and best wishes..
The hospital was demolished many years ago and sold off for residential building
i take on board what you say
it is absolutely scorching here today so I have a abandoned gardening here and I will take a trip to the cricket ground and decide on a plan of action
A lot of what the ladies planted is OK
I also find it hard to understand why the whole thing falls to you, what has happened to community spirit. Your Church ladies are wonderful but where is everyone else.
You mention planting for the winter months. The cheapest way by far would be grasses. Some will still be good in January, especially with a street light nearby. Hope all goes well and you get some help.