patio area and plants

superkaytee · **Posted: 25-03-2011 , 11:32 AM** #1

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!

Bootss · **Posted: 26-03-2011 , 03:09 PM** #2

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

Athy55 · **Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:31 PM** #3

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

TickTock · **Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:33 PM** #4

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.

superkaytee · **Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:40 PM** #5

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.

Leahsmam · **Posted: 27-03-2011 , 08:11 PM** #6

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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Leahsmam · **Posted: 27-03-2011 , 08:16 PM** #7

sorry just seen that you wanted them for mothers day, seeds wouldnt grow that quick, shop around.

nannyplum · **Posted: 03-04-2011 , 07:14 AM** #8

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.

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	Posted: 25-03-2011 , 11:32 AM #1
superkaytee Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Munster Posts: 907	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!

	Posted: 26-03-2011 , 03:09 PM #2
Bootss Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kildare Posts: 247	What about getting some summer seeds instead, they won't cost alot! How is the decking coming along

	Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:31 PM #3
Athy55 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athy, Co. Kildare Posts: 321	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

	Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:33 PM #4
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	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.

	Posted: 26-03-2011 , 08:40 PM #5
superkaytee Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Munster Posts: 907	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.

	Posted: 27-03-2011 , 08:11 PM #6
Leahsmam Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: wexford Posts: 197	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 .

	Posted: 27-03-2011 , 08:16 PM #7
Leahsmam Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: wexford Posts: 197	sorry just seen that you wanted them for mothers day, seeds wouldnt grow that quick, shop around.

	Posted: 03-04-2011 , 07:14 AM #8
nannyplum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Leopardstown, D18 Posts: 299	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.