Artificial outdoor plants
Feb 13th 2019 | 5:15 am
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Artificial outdoor plants
Hi
Has anyone bought any quality outdoor artificial plants, how long did they last, is it worth it, or should we stick to planting in pots, any suggestions as to which plants to pot that don't need a lot of looking after as we are only over say every 6 weeks.
Thanks
Has anyone bought any quality outdoor artificial plants, how long did they last, is it worth it, or should we stick to planting in pots, any suggestions as to which plants to pot that don't need a lot of looking after as we are only over say every 6 weeks.
Thanks
Feb 14th 2019 | 9:30 am
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Difficult to think of any plants other than maybe cacti that would live for six weeks without watering. Timer controlled irrigation systems are not expensive to install.
Feb 14th 2019 | 9:38 am
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Geraniums seem very tolerant of poor watering. As Missile says, irrigation systems are cheap and very much DIY once you have bought a cheap controller (typically less than €50). The pipes and drippers are very cheap. Good artificial plants will cost at least as much.
Feb 15th 2019 | 4:40 am
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Hi
Sorry should have said, we have irrigation system, either to much water or not enough, so I am told.
Oh well look like trying more plants
Sorry should have said, we have irrigation system, either to much water or not enough, so I am told.
Oh well look like trying more plants
Feb 15th 2019 | 6:15 am
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Feb 15th 2019 | 6:22 am
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Marguerites are very tolerant and they self seed.
Feb 16th 2019 | 3:41 am
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Hate the damned things but Yuccas survive nuclear wars...
Feb 16th 2019 | 8:56 am
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Pictures of plants ?
Feb 16th 2019 | 9:26 am
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If you are only there every 6 weeks buy some cut flowers and save yourself the hassle.
Feb 16th 2019 | 8:03 pm
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Thanks
Had this plant about 6 years
Only lasted 3 weeks
These plants only lasted 3 weeks
Had this plant about 6 years
Only lasted 3 weeks
These plants only lasted 3 weeks
Feb 16th 2019 | 8:09 pm
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Re: Artificial outdoor plants
Sorry for confusion, first time I have uploaded photos, these plants only lasted three weeks, I have over the years tried different types of plants in this location without success, any advise would be appreciated
Feb 16th 2019 | 8:12 pm
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Had this plant about 6 years
