patio area and plants
 

does anyone have an idea where i could get some bedding plants/bushes or small flowers for free or for very little money. im building a patio are for my mam for mothers day and i have an area at the back of it that looks a little bare so thought i could spruce it up with a small rockery(to take up space) and add a few plants. however the budget is now tight as i bought a couple of bags of decorative stones which were quite pricey at the garden centre.

ive looked online at garden centres but each plant is almost 5 EURO.any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

will add some pics soon of my project!

What about getting some summer seeds instead, they won't cost alot! How is the decking coming along

Have you a HOMEBASE store near you? They sell off plants that look 'under the weather' at very good prices and with a little TLC they come on beautiful. I got some in Carlow store recently and they've come on great. Athy55

Yes, Woodies and B & Q also have an 'intensive care unit' in the garden section for sad and sick plants, mostly they just need to be watered and replanted. I always check 'em out. They sell at half price or less.

Hi Bootss, the decking turned out fab, have it all sanded down and have coated it with a wood stain. looks brand new!!Thanks so much. will post a pic here this week.

will try the local b&Q and woodies and see what they have tomorrow.

hi id go with the seeds. in some of the 2 euro or eurprice shops you can get two packs of seeds for about 3 euro. aldi also had seeds a while ago for about 79 cent
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sorry just seen that you wanted them for mothers day, seeds wouldnt grow that quick, shop around.

Plants
 

Hi there,

might be a little late now, but they sell shrubs, fruit bushes and roses now in the 2 Euro shops and also in our local Heatons for 3 Euros, I got two lovely shrubs last year from Heatons, they turned out super well and already had some green on them this year.