GIVING a bouquet of flowers is a lovely thing to do, but why not create a longer-lasting pot of joy for someone you love or someone who needs cheering up?
Mother’s Day falls on March 14 and a container planted up with seasonal cheer will certainly be a welcome gift. Alternatively, give it to someone who you think would appreciate it; an elderly neighbour or housebound friend.
At this time of year there is an almost endless range of plants to choose from. Spring bedding is everywhere, as are almost-flowering bulbs that will grow and bloom when the bedding may have started to die down.
Set their colours off against ferns, ivies, even herbs, and you have a pot that will provide interest for months to come.
The plants I have chosen are a mix of colorful bedding spring bulbs on the cusp of flowering and foliage plants.
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Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
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A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
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There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
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Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
