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bluefly · 7 January

i have lots of planters and have grown blue poppies small butterfly bush lots of bulbs plus other plants but some dont seem to survive year to year

bluefly · 7 January

i cant lift the flags im 73years old so i need everything in pots

clematisdorset · 7 January

Blue poppies! Lucky you. I think more work is required in getting the soil and compost right in pots and planters, when compared with in the ground. Quite labour-intensive I suppose. Do you find you get alot of rain in the cold winter months?

Fire · 7 January

It sounds like we can help on the forum. Do you have anyone that can help move pots? Do you have a tap in the yard?

clematisdorset · 7 January

Our posts crossed @bluefly - sorry I missed your last post.

bluefly · 7 January

i can still move my pots myself and my son helps me and i have a tap in my yard also i have water butt

bluefly · 7 January

i do get a lot of rain

clematisdorset · 7 January

Maybe this is the year to think of redesigning your garden so that it really shines and is less of a big effort to maintain. What are your priorities? I am sure many on here will be able to help.

Plantminded · 7 January

There are some options worth considering here, depending on your budget and how you would like to use your space https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/courtyard-garden-ideas-311383. One or two large containers are the easiest way to introduce colour and interest into an enclosed space and will be easier to maintain, rather than many small pots. If you’d like any suggestions for suitable container plants, details of the aspect and conditions in your yard will help.

bluefly · 7 January

many thanks for all your idea i think i will start over again when the spring times comes many thanks to you again

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