Recommendations For Plants

[-SharonA-]

I don't have a garden as it is paved, but I am thinking of buying some small/medium potted plants to add colour and liven up area.
I totally am not green fingered so would welcome recommendations for plants that need minimum care.

[Canary42]

Dandelions - keep the bees happy.

[pixie374]

Pots do need more watering, but really, anything you like the look of. I have fuschias (trailing in baskets), acers, bamboos, Heather, geraniums, azalea (doesn't need ericaceous soil, whatever you get told). I would just have a go with what you like...

[dannyk13]

You can get wildflower seeds for tubs which will attract bees which are disappearing.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=beebombs&adgrpid=58706773852&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qHKjO2y8QIVh4XVCh15CAEzEAAYASAAEgKuZ_D_BwE&hvadid=259114847206&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9046328&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18124158640395509061&;hvtargid=kwd-407702064920&hydadcr=24607_1749721&;tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_1mi0ek8asm_e

[Chipchopper]

Befor buying any plants, consider the the aspect, shady, full sun etc, then see what will grow well there.
you will probably find perennials easiest to care for, I like Heuceras personally

[margarettom]

I have a variegated Hebe which has attractive leaves all year round and attracts bees when it flowers. Hebes in general are pretty easy. The Pieris is also an attractive plant I think - very colourful. Always check how big a plant is going to grow before you buy and whether it is hardy. The labels give useful information.

[roslyn251254]

geraniums begonias petunias for summer ( but you'll have to be quick now)....pansies violas primulas for the winter

[-SharonA-]

Thanks for the recommendations. Am going to a garden centre tomorrow to see if I can get lavender, Lily and heucerus which I like the sound of. Also wild flowers.

[woofgang]

Mix gel crystals in with the soil, stops the need to water so often

[-SharonA-]

Thanks for the tip Wolfie!

[maggiebee]

Only thing I would add is to try to buy native plants.