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Garden Centres
Liverpool is home to a good supply of garden centres large and small. They are ideal if you are planning any gardening projects as everything is all under one roof. Garden centres also offer a delivery service as well so you don’t have to worry about getting your car or van dirty. Depending on the size of the garden centre you visit they should stock items such as:
If you are unsure of what to with your garden and need a bit of inspiration why not employ a landscape gardener who will plan and design the perfect garden setting for you.
Nurseries
The main difference between a garden centre and a nursery is that a nursery will grow and cultivate most of its own plants where as a garden centre will buy them in to sell on. They tend to sell young seedlings and plants from greenhouses or large walk in plastic tunnels. Some of the larger nurseries may also sell other items like hanging baskets, fruit trees and containers. Whilst nurseries may not have everything you need for your garden the plants, seedlings and flowers they stock should be stronger and healthier than those from a garden centre. Nurseries in Liverpool may not always have a delivery service as they tend to sell smaller plants and seeds.
Water Gardens
Having a water feature in your garden can create a relaxing peaceful environment. This could be anything from a small water pebble feature to a full scale pond. This will depend on the size of your garden and how much maintenance you are prepared to do.
If you opt for a pond you will need to consider what type of pond plants to have. These not only look good but are also an essential part to your ponds ecosystem. What plants you buy depends on the style and size of your pond, one of the best are oxygenating plants which are helpful in keeping algae and blanket weed at bay. Remember to check the height and planting conditions as some prefer to sit in the water whilst others like boggy soil. If you are thinking of adding fish consider somewhere for them to shelter beneath, such as a lily.
When your pond plants have started to grow you should be ready to add some fish. The quantity depends on the size of your pond, don’t overstock as your fish will grow, and hopefully breed. The most popular types are goldfish, Koi, Shubunkins, Golden Orfe and Tench which are good bottom feeding fish that pick up any left over food. When buying your fish following the water garden centres instruction on how to acclimatise them to your pond.
Liverpool has excellent water gardening centres and nurseries to visit. They are pleasant and peaceful places to stroll around whilst you can pick up some ideas for your own garden.
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