We have loads to do to get the garden straight before winter sets in.. we've planted new bulbs in pots, and the new rose in the garden. And the new front pots are planted up, we added some wall flowers in them, the scent in the ones last year was lovely as we opened the front door.
We've dug up the damson tree we brought with us from Suffolk, as it was a new one, but it has never fruited, altho it had some blossom last year but it never came to anything. So that one bed looks fairly tidy. But we have foxglove seedlings and aquilegia to plant, some weeding and the grass needs cutting one last time and two more flower beds to weed and tidy.
All we need is the 'umph' to get going, so perhaps tomorrow??
We did sweep the leaves from the front yesterday, we get a lot from the tall trees that border the school drive about 100 yards from us. Then popped out and bought a tub of yellow chrysanthemums and new pot, to have by the front door.
It looks very bright and pretty and we felt we had done something.
Is your garden ready and tidy for winter?
Chrisxx
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I did break down and buy a very pretty chrysanthemum to put on the patio for a few weeks. It's already looking ragged and I've cut off the flowers. My husband suggests that I try to keep it in the house over the winter and maybe plant it outside in the flower bed in the spring. I live far enough North but mums don't do very good here. I so admire that yellow rose.
The front entrance looks lovely, you have your priorities right. A new flowering plant brings everything to life!
Your new chrysanthemum provides a cheery welcome for visitors. I've planted up my spring bulbs in pots, changed the summer bedding in the pots out the front for winter plants, I added wallflowers to those too. The grass has been cut but I think it will need doing again yet. I want to get some mulch put down on the flower bed, it's been bought but hasn't been spread yet, that's a job for Mick.
I managed to mow our small lawn yesterday, having looked at the forecast on my phone for today which was wet! I've planted up a hanging basket and a pot with red and white pansies, ivy, heather, a small conifery thing and an ornamental cabbage. Our front garden is bark chipped with box edging and lavenders, so I swept up and pulled a few weeds out. Its looking tidy. Take care. Xx
The chrysanthemums are a lovely, and welcoming addition, there by your front door.
Unfortunately, my garden is far from being ready for winter, especially as the last storm took a fence panel down! Something I need to work on next weekend, perhaps. Xx
That yellow Mum looks lovely. I should get some bulbs and plant them in a big pot. If I put a screen over top of the pot it will keep squirrels from digging them up.
I like your yellow chrysanthemums and pot ... very cheerful.
It's been raining for most of the day and the leaves are still falling ... always lots to do in the garden!
All the best Jan
The mums are lovely. I have gardening to do yet. A bit early for me yet. I am last minute usually…
This is probably the first fall since we arrived here in 2020 since the garden has been put to bed before spring!
At this time of year my garden is never tidy. We have an oak tree at the top end so will be collecting leaves and sticks constantly for the next couple months. Your chrysanthemums look so cheerful by your front door.
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