"Angel" wrote in message
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Hello all.
I'd love to be able to plant some rhododendrons, but I'm puzzled as to
whether I have 'lime free' soil. Is this the same as acid?
My soil is quite heavy clay, I try to work in compost and sand when I
dig, so it's not too waterlogged, and I was once told by my local
garden centre that our soil locally is 'slightly acid'. Can anyone
help me out with the terminology of lime and acid? Will I need to buy
ericaceous (sp?) compost to plant them? Or am I wasting my time and
should I just get over it and plant something else? Thanks for all
input, I'm a bit stuck here.


Best advice is to look in gardens close to yours - can you spot healthy
rhodos or other acid loving plants?

pk