Verbena bonariensis goes on until autumn here, and doesn't need staking (tall but airy) and is fine in dry soil. For your situation the smaller variety, Lollipop, might be good.
On that budget I'd see what there is in the local DIY/garden centre that's looking good. If you're wanting low-growing stuff for the front of the border, our B&Q was full of multipacks of pinks and pansies/violas when I was there on Friday, they might do the trick and you'd get quite a lot for your £30.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Hi @Keith-16 Is it possible to load a photo that does look like a long list but in practice may look very different. Forum members should be able to help then to see if any more plants are needed. Just noticed that Billinge Community Garen have a Facebook page perhaps someone could help with some grasses need to go in the ground soon.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Hi Garden Suze and all I have hit a problem with a joint on my right hand a few weeks ago which means I cannot do much as I am right handed I saw the hand clinic at the Infirmary yesterday The only solution is to have the joint fused I am now on the waiting list but it could be quite a while
Sorry for the delay in replying but after delays with MRI scan and ultrasound I have still not had any procedure on my hand but I have an appointment to discuss the options in early February
I am limited in what I can do
It is now winter and the garden is looking somewhat forlorn and not helped by the fact that last month the main hall roof had to be renewed and scaffolding was erected on part of the garden area and plants and shrubs were trampled on and the roofers have left behind a lot of old roof tiles which will need to be cleared up
@Keith-16 It is good to hear from you I missed your post from last September sorry. I hope it isn't too long before you get the treatment you need for your hand. It was a good job you didn't go ahead with your plans as I don't think the roofers would have been any kinder to your new plants.
At the end of January it starts to get lighter and spring is out there somewhere! If the soil is compacted that will need to be looked at first. Time to enlist those youngsters and point your trowel at what needs doing perhaps? Suze
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I have only just come across this thread. With the danger of repeating advice already given, I would add: what is your budget? An idea is to get a local garden centre to sponsor the project.
Amateur landscaping is doomed to failure. I am reminded of a local Care Home that gave the inmates a budget. The carefully, Bunny-Guiness-designed gardens were sentimentalised and trashed.
And think ongoing maintenance before you start.
location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand. "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
@bede Amatuer landscaping is not a doomed failure it is about the people who are giving their time help and their ambition to succeed
When landscaping for those with memory loss it is important to put the people who live there first. No garden snobbery is needed just an understanding of the clients needs and their right for respect.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Nothing is more suitable for a cricket club than grass. May I suggest that you replace the existing bed(s) and military-style painted breeze-blocks entirely with grass. It would solve any future maintenance problems. Neat and tidy should be all that is required.
It may unfortunately eliminate the need for your charitable services, but I'm sure you can find another direction.
I apologise if my own aesthetic intincts have over-intruded.
location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand. "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
@bede I am not sure I would describe grass as aesthetically pleasing in such a small space. Being involved, meeting and talking to people is what is at the heart of this project and just as important as aesthetics.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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There is a small local garden centre about 10 mins away and a B and Q about 25 minutes away so I will try to go to both during the week
Just noticed that Billinge Community Garen have a Facebook page perhaps someone could help with some grasses need to go in the ground soon.
I have hit a problem with a joint on my right hand a few weeks ago which means I cannot do much as I am right handed
I saw the hand clinic at the Infirmary yesterday
The only solution is to have the joint fused
I am now on the waiting list but it could be quite a while
Hi everybody
Sorry for the delay in replying but after delays with MRI scan and ultrasound I have still not had any procedure on my hand but I have an appointment to discuss the options in early February
I am limited in what I can do
It is now winter and the garden is looking somewhat forlorn and not helped by the fact that last month the main hall roof had to be renewed and scaffolding was erected on part of the garden area and plants and shrubs were trampled on and the roofers have left behind a lot of old roof tiles which will need to be cleared up
I hope it isn't too long before you get the treatment you need for your hand.
It was a good job you didn't go ahead with your plans as I don't think the roofers would have been any kinder to your new plants.
At the end of January it starts to get lighter and spring is out there somewhere!
If the soil is compacted that will need to be looked at first. Time to enlist those youngsters and point your trowel at what needs doing perhaps? Suze
Amateur landscaping is doomed to failure. I am reminded of a local Care Home that gave the inmates a budget. The carefully, Bunny-Guiness-designed gardens were sentimentalised and trashed.
And think ongoing maintenance before you start.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
When landscaping for those with memory loss it is important to put the people who live there first. No garden snobbery is needed just an understanding of the clients needs and their right for respect.
Nothing is more suitable for a cricket club than grass. May I suggest that you replace the existing bed(s) and military-style painted breeze-blocks entirely with grass. It would solve any future maintenance problems. Neat and tidy should be all that is required.
It may unfortunately eliminate the need for your charitable services, but I'm sure you can find another direction.
I apologise if my own aesthetic intincts have over-intruded.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."