Hi Lyn, I have tested and it's currently neutral (bright green so perhaps pH 6.5 -7.0) - Should I be looking to add something to it? The plan was farmyard manure to improve the quality. It's quite sandy/gritty towards the top but definitely more clay like the deeper I go.
If you add loads of organic matter to the soil - that'll improve it. Well rotted manure, soil conditioner, compost etc. You can't fundamentally change the pH of your soil, but neutral is ideal for many shrubs trees and other plants.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
Thank you as a general rule of thumb can someone tell me how far away from the fence panels I should plat my trees so as not to interfere with post placement or cause a nuisance in others gardens as the trees mature?
We have bamboo in pots,as a screen. Do we know what aspect your garden is, Japanese Maples prefer shade and protection from wind.if you are going Japanese or Zen,don't overplant or overfill. Dry "bed" white shingle, pebbles,we used a corner of our patio by the green house.a fee large pebbles,hubby made a red wooden bridge. Bought a golden lion,and stone lantern. I haven't got any pictures. We've moved this area,now have rhododendrons and Azaleas,all nicely Japanese. How about hydrangeas. Some sort of water feature
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You can't fundamentally change the pH of your soil, but neutral is ideal for many shrubs trees and other plants.