At the front of my house I have a double wall filled with soil to make a border approximately 18” wide by 11’ long. Up to now it’s been planted with succulents and miniature lavender plants but it badly needs replanting. It has been suggested that I should replace them with bedding plants and annuals on the basis that, because it’s raised it’s the one area of the garden I can work on myself. I’m partially sighted and can’t kneel down. It would get me outside and I would see people walking past and exchange a few words perhaps. I’m quite deaf and have had to give up all my group activities so connecting with people is important if only to help fend off dementia. So far so well and good. However though the spirit is willing my energy levels are very unpredictable so I need plants that can survive a bit of neglect from time to time. Can any of you wonderful gardening gnetters advise me? The border is north facing but gets a decent amount of light. Oh and geraniums are out of the question, for various reasons my Dd and I hate them.
