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Posted 06/03/2008 15:56:18


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Hello

      I've been trying to learn about gardening by experience for the past year...and basically killed or can't grow anything in my front garden as in the summer it dosn't get a lot of sun maybe an hour or 2 a day...can any 1 suggest any good shurbs ...plants...anything to get the ganden half decent..the soil has clay in it aswell...

For my balcony i've just planted today a nice climbing purple rose that i'm hoping to train along the balcony...any hints or tips

                                       Thak you

                                       Jinny

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                     Jinny

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted 06/03/2008 17:31:15


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Try to improve the draining capability of your clay soil by digging in some grit sand, coarse gravel and organic waste,  Its up to you to create a design in your mind but to help you, here are some shade tolerant plants to consider.

http://www.letsgogardening.co.uk/Information/ShadeLovingPlants.htm

Clay soils are often acid, you can test this with a ph kit and bear the result in mind when making your choices.

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Posted 07/03/2008 13:11:31


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Good luck. Some ferns like shady places. As Stymie says there are plants that like shade. The fuschia I have will grow in part shade. Just check the label before buying to see what situation the plant likes.

Look forward to hearing about your garden.

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