That's looking lovely already. Can't believe where this year has gone and here we are again planting Spring bulbs. Doesn't your Rudbeckia look nice in the background where you are filming? I always think it's such a cheery plant and any colour at this time of the year is welcome. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who wants to buy all the plants in the garden centre. It's so tempting isn't it?
Thanks Wendy. It doesn't seem like a year ago since we were planting bulbs but it soon comes around! The rudbeckia is so uplifting, even on a dull day, it really lifts our spirits. It's so tempting when we see so many plants to buy, I can't even go to the supermarket without checking out the plants for sale! Unfortunately if you don't get them when they first arrive, many are left to dry out and then look half dead. It's such a waste. Hope you have a good weekend, take care xxx
I've done 2 tubs, 1 with alliums and other with Narcissus but not thought about top coverage at this moment. Tulips will be planted next month. I'm sure this will be looking and smelling wonderful when the time comes, Thank you 🌼😀👍
We haven't planted any alliums this year, just sticking to tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. We like to add plants on the top so that we have something to look at before the bulbs come up. It also deters the squirrels (for the most part) from digging the bulbs up too! We can't wait for all that scent in the spring. Take care Richy 😀 👍
@@MadAboutGardening There are only 2 Alliums in the pot, white, up to 1metre tall I think. Not sure where I put the packet right now but I did label them 🤔 I'll choose some plants to fill when I decide where I want the pot to stay, take care 😀👍
@martianleaderrichy1520 White Alliums are nice, although we haven't grown any white before, we love to see them when we're visiting gardens. Take care 😀 👍
Hello, thank you for the inspiration. Would you recommend covering tulip pots over winter to protect from getting water logged? I can't add Autumn interest to all as I've got about 12 pots to fill and spent my budget on bulbs!
You're very welcome. You might want to cover them or put them under somewhere like a potting bench if you are not adding grit to your compost mix to prevent them from getting overly wet. You will have a great display with 12 pots of tulips!
@MadAboutGardening Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and for the suggestions. I just need my beautiful dahlias to die off, then I can start with the bulbs. Have a lovely weekend!
My Iris bulbs are already popping up. They are outside in gritty compost and a layer of grit on top. How can I save them before they start pushing up more and then the frosts come! Help any advice would be most helpful
If you're referring to iris reticulata, don't worry, they are very hardy and the frost won't do them any harm. They will regulate their growing and slow down when it gets colder. The main thing with these it to make sure they don't get too wet as they will rot if they get waterlogged.
Hi, the only way on here is through the videos but that's okay. There isn't a search facility to find past videos from the channel but we have tried to create playlists with specific video categories to make it easier. If there's something you're looking for, let us know and if we have a past video we can send you the link.
@@MadAboutGardening thank you! I'm looking for guidance on what to do for wintering my dahlias that have been grown in pots. They're still flowering beautifully at the moment 😍 so there's no rush. I'd like to be able to keep them outdoors if there's a way to do so. I'm on the South coast where we get very little snow and temps probably warmer than where you are. I don't have a greenhouse or summer house and very little garage space. Thanks in advance!
@patriceedwards5584 Growing them in pots can be more difficult than in the ground when it comes to overwintering them because they are more likely to get frozen than deep underground. However if you can give them some shelter from the worst of the weather and keep them dryish they should come through okay. When they get their first frost and have turned black, cut them back to around 3-4 inches and place somewhere sheltered like close to the house. I'd put a thick layer of compost or straw over the top of the pots and then lay the pots on their side to avoid them getting wet. The two main things to kill them are getting frozen and getting wet through the winter. Luckily your location should provide higher temperatures than more northerly places. If they are very precious and you would be upset if you lost them, my advice is to clear a little space in the garage and that way they are much more likely to survive left in there until the spring. Hope this helps.
Wonderful sharing here all the best enjoy the weekend thumbs up 👉🏻👉🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤗
Many thanks, you too 😀👍
Its Motivation to See you Guys do your Gardenwork
We Had the Idea of doing the Same
They're very motivational and inspiring 👍
@matiastikvic7989 Many thanks, we do our best 😁. Great minds think alike, happy planting when you do yours 👍
@@martianleaderrichy1520 Cheers Richt 😁👍
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Thank you 😊 👍
That's looking lovely already. Can't believe where this year has gone and here we are again planting Spring bulbs. Doesn't your Rudbeckia look nice in the background where you are filming? I always think it's such a cheery plant and any colour at this time of the year is welcome. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who wants to buy all the plants in the garden centre. It's so tempting isn't it?
Thanks Wendy. It doesn't seem like a year ago since we were planting bulbs but it soon comes around! The rudbeckia is so uplifting, even on a dull day, it really lifts our spirits. It's so tempting when we see so many plants to buy, I can't even go to the supermarket without checking out the plants for sale! Unfortunately if you don't get them when they first arrive, many are left to dry out and then look half dead. It's such a waste. Hope you have a good weekend, take care xxx
I've done 2 tubs, 1 with alliums and other with Narcissus but not thought about top coverage at this moment. Tulips will be planted next month. I'm sure this will be looking and smelling wonderful when the time comes, Thank you 🌼😀👍
We haven't planted any alliums this year, just sticking to tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. We like to add plants on the top so that we have something to look at before the bulbs come up. It also deters the squirrels (for the most part) from digging the bulbs up too! We can't wait for all that scent in the spring. Take care Richy 😀 👍
@@MadAboutGardening There are only 2 Alliums in the pot, white, up to 1metre tall I think. Not sure where I put the packet right now but I did label them 🤔 I'll choose some plants to fill when I decide where I want the pot to stay, take care 😀👍
@martianleaderrichy1520 White Alliums are nice, although we haven't grown any white before, we love to see them when we're visiting gardens. Take care 😀 👍
Hello, thank you for the inspiration. Would you recommend covering tulip pots over winter to protect from getting water logged? I can't add Autumn interest to all as I've got about 12 pots to fill and spent my budget on bulbs!
You're very welcome. You might want to cover them or put them under somewhere like a potting bench if you are not adding grit to your compost mix to prevent them from getting overly wet. You will have a great display with 12 pots of tulips!
@MadAboutGardening Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and for the suggestions. I just need my beautiful dahlias to die off, then I can start with the bulbs. Have a lovely weekend!
@jobybean4754 You're welcome, happy bulb planting 😊
My Iris bulbs are already popping up. They are outside in gritty compost and a layer of grit on top. How can I save them before they start pushing up more and then the frosts come! Help any advice would be most helpful
If you're referring to iris reticulata, don't worry, they are very hardy and the frost won't do them any harm. They will regulate their growing and slow down when it gets colder. The main thing with these it to make sure they don't get too wet as they will rot if they get waterlogged.
@@MadAboutGardening aww thanks again for your answer... X
You're welcome 😊
Hi. Is there a way to message a question to you without intruding on a video? For some reason I can't find a way to enter a search of past videos 😢.
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Hi, the only way on here is through the videos but that's okay. There isn't a search facility to find past videos from the channel but we have tried to create playlists with specific video categories to make it easier. If there's something you're looking for, let us know and if we have a past video we can send you the link.
@@MadAboutGardening thank you! I'm looking for guidance on what to do for wintering my dahlias that have been grown in pots. They're still flowering beautifully at the moment 😍 so there's no rush. I'd like to be able to keep them outdoors if there's a way to do so. I'm on the South coast where we get very little snow and temps probably warmer than where you are. I don't have a greenhouse or summer house and very little garage space. Thanks in advance!
@patriceedwards5584 Growing them in pots can be more difficult than in the ground when it comes to overwintering them because they are more likely to get frozen than deep underground. However if you can give them some shelter from the worst of the weather and keep them dryish they should come through okay. When they get their first frost and have turned black, cut them back to around 3-4 inches and place somewhere sheltered like close to the house. I'd put a thick layer of compost or straw over the top of the pots and then lay the pots on their side to avoid them getting wet. The two main things to kill them are getting frozen and getting wet through the winter. Luckily your location should provide higher temperatures than more northerly places. If they are very precious and you would be upset if you lost them, my advice is to clear a little space in the garage and that way they are much more likely to survive left in there until the spring. Hope this helps.
@@MadAboutGardening Very helpful. Thank you loads for taking the time to help. It's greatly appreciated.