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Which perrenials?

Last post 14-05-2009 10:47 PM by bigsusan55. 2 replies.

• 06/05/2009 04:26 PM
  Rflcopter Location: Joined on: 13 Mar 2009 Posts: 17	Reply | Contact  I have 3 large borders in my garden. They are nearly empty and full of weeds so they need some planting this summer. Can anyone here advise some shrubs or perrenials to fill up the borders.

• 06/05/2009 07:07 PM	In reply to
  sue1002 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Joined on: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 5,200	Reply | Contact Most shrubs are best planted in the autumn so their roots can establish properly before growth and flowering begins. What sort of soil do you have - clay, sand, loam, chalk? and is it neutral, acid or alkaline? well drained or poorly drained? Is the area in full sun, partial sun or full shade? Also do you have any particular colours in mind? sue1002

• 14/05/2009 10:47 PM	In reply to
  bigsusan55 Location: North-West London Joined on: 14 May 2009 Posts: 144	Reply | Contact  Get rid of the perennial weeds first!!!!  Otherwise you will be trying to dig them out from between your new plant, which will be a lot more difficult.