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Janet Baraclough writes:
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| Some plants I couldn't grow at all, even in totally shaded locations,
| though I have started to do so again. Chives, mint and even things
| like tarragon were all very difficult 10-20 years ago, and don't
| even dream of primulas. However, in recent years, even some of the
| last have established themselves.
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| How do you prepare the soil, though? Do you add large amounts of
| humus in planting holes and mulch the surface, to make it more
| water-retentive?

Yes, masses. That doesn't help much with week after week of drying
wind and sun.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.