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Possible plants for shallow soil in tricky spot

so.phieso.phie Posts: 20
in Problem solving
Advice please! I have an awkward spot that is a large gap in the corner of our front garden plot. It is under a berberis hedge and is currently covered in weeds. It is roughly 0.5m square but the real problem is that the soil is only about 2-3 inches deep and has a concrete slab underneath. 

This space looks messy and but I don't know what could cheer it up. Are there any low growing, plants that could do well with very little soil? I suppose drainage could also be a possible problem but I havent explored how large the concrete slab is. It can't be too big, as there is a large hedge on one side and a conifer on the other.

Thank you.

Sorry for lack of photo - I took one but the file was too big.

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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Is it big enough to place a pot? You could remove the weeds, cover the area with slate chips or gravel then put a large pot or container with plants in it on the spot.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • so.phieso.phie Posts: 20
    I did wonder if it was a pot situation. Perhaps a low one, yes, could definitely fit.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Sedums would do pretty well if there's sun. (The little ones). Saxifrages like London Pride would also be well suited
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • so.phieso.phie Posts: 20
    That saxifraga looks great!
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