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What Can I Grow In This Spot

pompeyboypompeyboy Posts: 98
in Problem solving

This is a corner I'm having problems with..it doesnt get much sun mainly early morning..the ground is so sticky not so much clay but very clingy..just wanted some advice on what I could grow in it.

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  • pompeyboypompeyboy Posts: 98

    I have tried adding compost and horse poo but hasn't done much

  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039

    Maybe combine the fern with a shade loving evergreen grass, several to choose from. Both would look good against background of wall.

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  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
    Hellebores would do wellimage
  • marinamarina Posts: 2

    thinking a climbing rose maybe ? they are tough and  there are varieties that are happy with some shade image

  • Flowerlover3Flowerlover3 Posts: 219

    Some Clematis, Fujimusume (blue) and Pink Fantasy amongst others cope well with shade, candelabra primulas if it's permanently damp.

  • pompeyboypompeyboy Posts: 98

    Wow thanks everyone...got some great answers and ideas there..will certainly give them a go..will let you know what i come up with..thanks again

  • pompeyboypompeyboy Posts: 98

    Just another thought..what veg could be grown in these conditions..thank you

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