The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

United Kingdom

Having removed some large leylandii, I want to grow some Heuchera in the same place. Is there anything I need to do to the soil before planting?




Answers

 

Assuming the roots have gone. Give a good dig over. Well rotted manure if any. Or empty a mature compost bunker if you have one handy. Let it rest while you gather your collection, if not already ammassed and plan how to arrange them. Then follow the planting instructions for the Heuchera.

2 Sep, 2010

 

Lots of good compost, Maybe also some blood meal, bone meal, and seaweed. I'd put on some Epsom salts, too. Lime might be necessary in your area, too. They impoverish the soil badly.

2 Sep, 2010

 

Snap, Dorjac!

2 Sep, 2010

 


Many thanks for your swift answer

2 Sep, 2010

 

Bear in mind they won't grow as tall, so be prepared for the neighours peering over your hechera hedge! Okay, I was being silly! Phil J

2 Sep, 2010

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

 

Previous question

« are they hardy and when do they flower?

 

Not found an answer?