Planting up my garden


 Over the easter holiday I decided to revive this corner of my garden. I look out of my window directly onto this area but have neglected it over time, so it was looking very bare. I planted; Hostas, Fuchias, Heuchera, Kniphofia bulbs, Astilbe bulbs and two large flowering climbers to cover the trellis on the side of our shed. Im very excited for these plants to mature and create a beautiful pocket garden. 

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