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How to increase soil depth in a planted bed?

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  • RubytooRubytoo Posts: 1,630
    Only remembered because I tied a knot in it Fairygirl :D
    JMagic I wish I had a compost heap the size of a bungalow, hope you find lots of usable stuff in there.
    Good idea to post a picture if you are unsure.
    I have never even tried Pachysandra, had to look it up, as I was not sure I had ever even seen it, it looks nice cover. Or will be (wink).
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Ruby  :D
    I had some [pachysandra] in a narrow bed where it should have been fine JM - didn't survive either  :D
    After you mentioning it, I realised it would be ideal for another spot, so I may live dangerously and get some more  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Completely agree with Fairygirl on Page 1 of this post .

    Slope + dry-summer (not conducive to good growth) . Soak frequently even during dry spells in Winter . They are all relatively low-maintenance species , but do appreciate  moisture .

  • JMagicJMagic Posts: 16
    Superb, I shall try to keep it from drying out. Hopefully with the trees having been cut back, more rain will reach them.

    "Take up gardening", they said. "It's a great way to relieve stress"... :-| 
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    JMagic
    As Hostafan says earlier , they are shallow rooted individuals .
    6"-8" is sufficient soil for them if kept moist . I have Liriope and Ophiopogon in a narrow border which I've purposely given extra water this year , plus MiracleGro soluble p/food .

    The difference is pretty amazing .
    Good luck with yours !
  • JMagicJMagic Posts: 16
    Thanks Paul. I'll up the TLC!
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