Accessible gardening tips for beginners?

Daniel_otis
Daniel_otis Online Community Member Posts: 7 Connected
in Housing and independent living

Hi, I've taken up pottering in the garden as a relaxing hobby, but with my balance issues, raised beds and tools with long handles are a game-changer. Any newbie advice or fun plant suggestions that are low-maintenance? Let's grow some chatter on this!

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,350 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Bulbs can be a nice easy thing to get started with. I've seen people do 'bulb lasagne' where you layer your bulbs in a planter so they come up at different times. The displays they've created have always looked bright and colourful ☺️

    I'm sure our members will have some other tips too!

  • michael57
    michael57 Online Community Member Posts: 1,859 Championing

    Hi a lot depends on what you like bulbs are OK in pots for a pop of spring colour we only have a few daffs and fritillaria in the spring we much prefer to leave nature to its own in the winter and rest ready for the main plants there is a gardening thread here somewhere if you can find it

  • Zakholland441
    Zakholland441 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    That makes sense. Bulb-equipped pots are great for simple, low-maintenance coloring. I also think it's a good idea to keep things simple and let the garden rest over the winter. I'll look at that gardening thread as well.

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