Planting a dry border

Strawberries ripening on the plant.Barbara H. Smith © 2018 HGIC Clemson Extension Soil & Site: Strawberries are shallow-rooted and grow best in sandy loam soils that drain well, at a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Clay soils drain poorly and are difficult to manage. In the year prior to planting, destroy all perennial weeds. Improving Soil Structures and Fertility: Soil structures and fertility may be improved by incorporating organic matter like leaves, chopped straw, com

Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) will grow in almost any soil in South Carolina, except poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. Pecans are recommended for home landscapes from the Coastal Plains to the Piedmont but are not recommended for the mountains because of reduced yields due to late freezes. Air drainage is not so important for pecans as for other tree fruits, but avoid setting pecan trees in areas where there is no free ai

With spring well and truly here, now’s the best time to re-vamp an old and tired border or even design and plant a flower border. It’s great fun and can really improve your garden, but no matter how experienced, most gardeners find it helpful to plan any new planting scheme on a scaled drawing first. Plant a flower border: With a plan you can ensure that your border is evenly balanced with a succession of flowering plants throughout the season, but most importantly

Find out how to plant an autumn border with our guide to planning and creating a colourful area of shrubs, bulbs and grasses. In large estate gardens, shrubs and trees, especially those planted near water, can be combined to create dramatically colourful vistas in autumn. With planning, a similar effect can be achieved in a small garden – read on to discover how to plant an autumn border. Soil types for autumn borders Many of the finest autumn displays – for instance, th