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Planting around Conifer roots

Pipbates85Pipbates85 Posts: 2
edited May 2022 in Problem solving
There are conifers growing along the fence on my neighbours side & I’ve found there are the roots of those where I’ve tried digging on my side. What can I plant along my side of the fence? I wanted to plant a Clematis to start with. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Pip

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It would depend on the clematis. Some of the early, small flowered ones prefer drier soil, but if you want the larger flowered Group 2s an d3s, they need richer soil and lots of water, so it's unlikely they'd do well. You'd have to plant them a good distance away, and give them a lot of attention.  :)

    The alternative is to make a raised bed on your side to help with the soil conditions. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Pipbates85Pipbates85 Posts: 2
    Hello Fairygirl,
    Thank you for the info 👍

    I’ve recently moved into a small block of six flats that has a small outside area. None of the other residents are interested in gardening but I greatly miss the garden I’d made in the previous place I’d rented for almost 9 years. I’m going to do what I can to brighten up the area & it gives me the opportunity to work outside again. Gardening is my happy place much like the rest of us on here I expect 😁
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wish you luck with it. Perhaps others will get involved if they see you doing something to make it a nicer place to be in   :)
    If you want further info or ideas, post a couple of photos [keep them on the small side as there are problems with the uploading] and you'll get help. 
    A rough idea of your location is also helpful - what grows in a sheltered garden in London won't necessarily survive if you're in the north west Highlands  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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