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Why do I prefer container gardening?

Almost all my plants are kept in containers - any shape and size! A lot of people do prefer to garden in raised beds, the soil can keep its quality better year after year in the ground.  But I prefer to use a different container for each plant! Keep reading to hear my pros and cons for container gardening. u/Longjumping-Quit7471, u/Living-Valuable-376, u/Parking-Bit-9217, u/RaintreeJames   What is container gardening? Container gardening is keeping all your plants in pots. It's ideal for if you don't have much space, or for me it works better! For beginners it's a good way to start, you don't need to buy much.  Weeding your plants is much easier: With only the space in the container, it's easier to keep up with weeding. As I’m weeding more often, I find the roots don't get a chance to develop, and they pull out easier. I can avoid the pesky mosquitoes in the summer: Mosquitos are the devil in the summer! Where I still have some beds, over the winter I can't ...

Best places to buy spring bulbs 2022


In this post, I will be sharing with you top rated online sellers who sell spring bulbs! Spring bulbs are a great way to get more colour and flowers in your garden with little maintenance

 

Where to buy bulbs for planting online:

When planting bulbs, the best time is during October to December. Don’t worry if you’ve missed this date, you can mimic the cold conditions by putting your bulbs in a paper bag, then in the fridge. Leave for 10-12 weeks (or until they start sprouting) then plant.

  • Thompson and Morgan

Thompson and morgan often has discounts and promotions on, you can save a bit of money here. They also sell collections of flowers, if you are interested in getting a few in different colours!

Tree lily collection

Allium lavender bubbles

Amaryllis picote

Dahlia crème de cassis

 

  • Crocus

Crocus sells their bulbs potted and in the green! ‘In the green’ means that they have already flowered, so you can plant them straight in your garden.

Hyacinth

Russian snowdrop

Tulip Angelique

Tulip red riding hood

  • Van meuwen

Van muewen is another budget friendly option for plants. They also have a great selection of crocus bulbs

Colchicum autumnale alboplenum

Colchicum waterlily

Saffron crocus

  • Naturescape

Naturescape is my go to for wildflowers. Whether its for seeds, plugs, or bulbs, they always have what I’m looking for! If you are a big fan of British native plants, naturescape is a great option.

Wood anemone

English bluebells

Winter aconite

 

Where to buy potted bulbs online:

Potted bulb displays are one of my favourite ways to decorate over the spring! It brings a lovely bit of colour in my home, and I love how they’ll come back each year. I simply store my bulbs in a greenhouse during the winter, and bring them out once they start to grow again.

 

  • Etsy

I like Etsy as it gives you the space to find small businesses that have great products. The products I’ve linked are unlike ones I have seen in supermarkets. If you don’t like products that you can find anywhere, Etsy can be a good option for you!

Hyacinth in a bath tub

Individually wrapped bulbs

Bulbs in a terracotta pot

 

  • Waitrose florist

Waitrose offers more high end picturesque flower arrangements, perfect for those who love a luxury feel in their home.

Spring hyacinth house planter

Indoor spring basket planter

Narcissi basket

  • Marks and Spencer

I really like how Marks and Spencer offers these DIY kits, it’s a great activity to do with kids and you don’t have to buy the supplies individually!

Pollinator flower bulb collection

Peony flower bulb collection

Classic garden flower bulb collection


  • Ikea

Ikea’s plants are very cheap! You can easily fill your home with these flowers on a budget, and buy some beautiful (and cheap too) planters to hide the plastic nursery pots.

Amaryllis

Tulip

Grape hyacinth

 

---> Thank you for taking time to read my post, Nate 

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