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yes shame they have to die off - beautiful

You must really work hard getting such a lovely display.all that watering and then you eventually loose them.it's very sad.

Oh, but the memories and the photos are there, and there's always next year! Come and plant up my tubs for me, will you, W?

Thanks paul & suey.
Last year watering use to take about 2hrs.
GT have you got Easyjets number? Im on my way!

Hi Willi
Ive just looked at a few of your photos of your garden from last year. You made a really colourful pretty garden. I expect you realise by now how labour intensive that type of garden is!!! Theres not much time for sitting in, its nearly all work. Do you plan to put a few more shrubs in this year? It would give you a good base for your colourful annuals and also give you a bit of interest in the winter. Do you grow the annuals yourself from seed or buy them in? For a person who says they are new to gardening you should be really proud of yourself!

Hi Poppy
Glad you liked the pics.
I do want more shrubs this year, thats why Ive built the raised beds, to give a bit more planting room.
It was a bit of both last year, some from seed, some brought. My veg was all from seed. Dahlias from tubers brought from wilkos & 6 out of 10 roses I got in the £1 shop made it, but I was only left with 3 as my mum, sister & friend all pinched one!

I'd keep quiet next time you buy any interesting plants, and keep them under lock and key until you plant them out!