Herald - Issue 403

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD 11th March 2021 • The HERALD • Page 45 | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u F ree E stimates u F ully I nsured Bringing Your Garden Back to Life by Crown Gardens & Landscapes much colour in as possible. Look at our website for inspiration: www.crowngardensandlandscapes. co.uk or call us on: 07879 552227 abundance of summer bedding is available. Adding colour elsewhere If you don’t have space for adding colour through bedding plants or bulbs, then all is not lost. ere are plenty of other ways you can breathe new life into your garden or outdoor space. Now is a great time for painting fences - and we’re not just talking about treating them. Grab some bright coloured fence paint (make sure you ask permission It’s been a LONG winter. Heck, it’s been a long year. But if you’ve been out in your garden recently you may have noticed the very subtle signs that spring is on its way and new life is shooting. e end of winter (especially this one) brings with it an element of relief and hope. Brighter weather, longer days, da odils, and blossoming magnolias signal the start of welcome change. And for so many of us over the last year, our gardens have become a special sanctuary. We want you to carry that love for your garden through 2021 and start giving it some attention so that you can pack it full of spring plants that bring colour and joy, even in the early days of spring. Spring bedding plants You don’t have to wait until summer to pack your garden full of colour. is year it’s evenmore important to have some fun and bring a dollop of happiness into your outside space. Primroses and primula bring several di erent colours into your garden and are, in many ways, the ideal spring plants. Hardy and perennial, if you plant them in a good spot then you’ll see them ower year a er year. Primroses and primula also self-seed – which means that they will naturally multiply every year, so you won’t have to worry about lling in any gaps. ey’ll do it naturally for you. Tulips and crocus are also fantastic for early spring – there’s nothing quite like a beautiful bunch of tulips to brighten up your day. So, despite what you might think, you’re actually spoilt for choice when it comes to spring colour. Bulbs for late spring and summer e key to any beautiful garden is to have waves of blooming plants so that you’re never without some colour. So, while you’re out there planting your spring plants, it’s also worth giving some thought to your summer colour. Planting bulbs and seeds is a great way to pre- plan and make your life easier when summer comes. Gladioli, Dahlia’s, and Lily’s (be careful if you or your neighbours have cats as Lily pollen is poisonous to cats) are ideal for vibrant colours and early/mid-summer blooming. Pansies and Violets are also a fantastic ller in an array of colours that will keep going until an if the fence belongs to your neighbour) to bring some brightness into the garden – a pop of pink or a brilliant blue will cheer up even the dreariest of April showers. Power washing patios cheers them up and gets rid of any dark and dingy mildew and moss (don’t forget to treat with some ‘Wet & Forget’). Alternatively, if you only have a small outside space or a balcony, then brightly coloured plant pots also bring a dash of cheer – some spring plants will be happy housed in pots. It’s time to welcome spring into your garden withopen arms andwe’re here to help you cram as Spring Flowers Black eld Flower Club were hoping to resume club meetings in March but due to the on-going restrictions they now think it might possibly be May or June. Looking ahead to May, they hope to welcome Graham King with a demonstration entitled ‘Pure Fantasy’ on Tuesday 11th May at 2pm. Katie Baxter will be the demonstrator on 8th June . ey will be contacting all their members with information on their possible re-open date. Meetings are held at the Royal British Legion Club, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD. For further information please call Jan Gordon on: 023 8084 4835. BLACKFIELD FLOWER CLUB UPDATE