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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much
sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
Mike wrote:
I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Hostas need moist shady soil. I don't think you will be able to grow much if anything at all beneath conifers as they leach nutrients and moisture from the soil. You could perhaps go the way of raised beds and containers which will give you more options perhaps. I personally think a selection of hostas look great and their flowers are spectacular. |
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Mike wrote:
I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Hostas need moist shady soil. I don't think you will be able to grow much if anything at all beneath conifers as they leach nutrients and moisture from the soil. You could perhaps go the way of raised beds and containers which will give you more options perhaps. I personally think a selection of hostas look great and their flowers are spectacular. |
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Mike wrote:
I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Hostas need moist shady soil. I don't think you will be able to grow much if anything at all beneath conifers as they leach nutrients and moisture from the soil. You could perhaps go the way of raised beds and containers which will give you more options perhaps. I personally think a selection of hostas look great and their flowers are spectacular. |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. I suffer the same problem ........however have dug down the boundary and cut off all roots to 2ft and slammed in old paving slabs on their sides to block the roots path Then piled in compost my side and planted with a variety of shrubs that are happy in relatively dry soil and semi shade Keep them watered the first season and pile on compost every spring you will find they should put down deep roots and cope High Hedge bill has been passed just waiting for the nitty gritty so if the neighbours conifers are tall and blocking your light come end of the year you will have a lot of bargaining power See www.hedgeline.org for details |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. I suffer the same problem ........however have dug down the boundary and cut off all roots to 2ft and slammed in old paving slabs on their sides to block the roots path Then piled in compost my side and planted with a variety of shrubs that are happy in relatively dry soil and semi shade Keep them watered the first season and pile on compost every spring you will find they should put down deep roots and cope High Hedge bill has been passed just waiting for the nitty gritty so if the neighbours conifers are tall and blocking your light come end of the year you will have a lot of bargaining power See www.hedgeline.org for details |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. I suffer the same problem ........however have dug down the boundary and cut off all roots to 2ft and slammed in old paving slabs on their sides to block the roots path Then piled in compost my side and planted with a variety of shrubs that are happy in relatively dry soil and semi shade Keep them watered the first season and pile on compost every spring you will find they should put down deep roots and cope High Hedge bill has been passed just waiting for the nitty gritty so if the neighbours conifers are tall and blocking your light come end of the year you will have a lot of bargaining power See www.hedgeline.org for details |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. I suffer the same problem ........however have dug down the boundary and cut off all roots to 2ft and slammed in old paving slabs on their sides to block the roots path Then piled in compost my side and planted with a variety of shrubs that are happy in relatively dry soil and semi shade Keep them watered the first season and pile on compost every spring you will find they should put down deep roots and cope High Hedge bill has been passed just waiting for the nitty gritty so if the neighbours conifers are tall and blocking your light come end of the year you will have a lot of bargaining power See www.hedgeline.org for details |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. I suffer the same problem ........however have dug down the boundary and cut off all roots to 2ft and slammed in old paving slabs on their sides to block the roots path Then piled in compost my side and planted with a variety of shrubs that are happy in relatively dry soil and semi shade Keep them watered the first season and pile on compost every spring you will find they should put down deep roots and cope High Hedge bill has been passed just waiting for the nitty gritty so if the neighbours conifers are tall and blocking your light come end of the year you will have a lot of bargaining power See www.hedgeline.org for details |
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Any Plants or Shrubs For Dry Soil ?
"Mike" wrote in message ... I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much sun due to neighbours conifers. From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me presents to find in the morning. Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots) ? Thanks. Mike PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen. Take a look at the URG FAQ for shade loving plants: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqshade.htm Might be something there that grabs you :~) Jenny |
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