Reclaiming a garden

Davesnave

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I want to grow ememurus. I garden on heavy clay, what can I use to provide a free draining situation for the tubers?

I think your best bet is a raised bed, filled with free draining soil contained by a wall of stones, or similar, to take them above normal soil level. As you're not in the warmest area, they might also need some protection in winter.


In my last garden I learned that every place has limitations. Battling against nature can be unpredictable, and often unrewarding, but sometimes things work out and we have a nice surprise.....like my nerines that spend long periods with their roots in water!