Kiernan’s Garden Centre at Douglas Court Shopping Centre shares great tips on how to best plant this winter.

It has come to that time of year again when the common questions are asked: What can I use for planting in the garden to have some colour that will last through the winter?

With the bedding plants, we can start off with the good old classics of Pansies and Primroses, these are frost hardy plants that will go great in any window box mixed with an assortment of heathers from that natural ones to the spray painted. These will last well into the spring, they are very simple to maintain and easy to put together. Why not fill an edge to a border in the garden with some pansies to have a sea of colour.

Another great bedding plant for this time of the year is Cyclamen, with its vibrant shades of pinks, dazzling whites and seasonal reds. These make any planters stand out on a dull winter day. Make sure you mix some potting grit with the soil for these plants to ensure that the drainage is good.

Why not plant some fantastic winter flowering shrubs too such as Viburnum tinus, Camellias, Skimmeas. These have long flowering periods from Novemb er to February. Remember that Skimmeas and Camelias like acidic soil so use Shamrock Brown Gold compost for these plants to ensure healthy growth.

We now also have a florist working at Kiernan’s to make wreaths, swags and soon bouquets for this festive season soon approaching. These can me made to order so just drop in and speak with a member of staff and get your garden and home blooming for winter.

Kiernan’s Garden Centre, Douglas Court, Douglas.
Tel: 021 489 5202 – Fax: 021 489 5484