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What To Plant In Autumn If You Have Clay Soil

Rosy Hardy Gardening

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Plant list:
Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’ 3–9
Brunnera ‘Sea Heart’ 3–8
Ajuga reptans ‘Braunherz’ 3–9
Geum ‘Lissanne’ 5–9
Polemonium ‘Golden Feathers’ 4–8
Aster peduncularis 4–8
Astilbe ‘Purpurlanze’ 4–8
Lythrum salicaria ‘Dropmore Purple’ 4–9
Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Orangefield’ 4–8
Geranium ‘Dark Eyes’ 4–8
Kniphofia ‘Green Jade’ 6–9
Symphyotrichum ‘October Skies’ 4–8
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Plant list for the video:
Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’ 3–9
Brunnera ‘Sea Heart’ 3–8
Ajuga reptans ‘Braunherz’ 3–9
Geum ‘Lissanne’ 5–9
Polemonium ‘Golden Feathers’ 4–8
Aster peduncularis 4–8
Astilbe ‘Purpurlanze’ 4–8
Lythrum salicaria ‘Dropmore Purple’ 4–9
Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Orangefield’ 4–8
Geranium ‘Dark Eyes’ 4–8
Kniphofia ‘Green Jade’ 6–9
Symphyotrichum ‘October Skies’ 4–8

@AP12248 9 days ago

I live in West Tennessee USA with clay soil. I received a great tip from a former nurseryman . Instead of pulling out the summer annuals, just cut them even with the soil and leave the rest of the plant to decompose in place.

@Jill.Carter. 10 days ago

I had no idea that Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium) had a beautifully variegated form. My garden definitely needs one of those!

@tonyastrohecker-burke5119 9 days ago (edited)

Thank you for your suggestions. I am helping my son start his gardens in his brand newly built home in Saint Louis, MO. He has the typical Saint Louis clay which I have never experienced. We grow in rich brown/black soil. It will fun for us to learn together.

@tinadavis6525 9 days ago

Love your videos ,made such a difference to my garden using your information .

@aok2727 9 days ago

Thank you for these suggestions! Your timing is great because I finally realized the bed I thought of as sunny has the symphiotrichum. It does look lovely but when I see the plants I shared with a friend are brilliant as a result of the full sun all day. Mine get full sun til the fence shades it in early afternoon. So, I will split this again and place it in even sunnier positions. My thick, sticky clay has gradually improved with all the organic matter you suggest. You sure know how to help me red the conditions in my garden and continually improve soil. After 10 yers, the garden is finally taking shape. TY

@lisab.6818 9 days ago

🌞 GM Rosie! So happy with my cuppa and you talking about my clay soil. I just found chix grit that is made from crushed granite bits. What do you think about putting that at the bottom of the planting hole with compost?

@SunitasProjects 8 days ago

Very useful for clay.I think the first part when you described how to improve clay was very helpful. I have a bed which was a mound - that has really improved since the leaves and twigs rolled on it. We planted some things today, and I found the soil very improved compared to a few years ago.

@shoesandahs 9 days ago

Hi Rosy, I live in Southern California, zone 10A. I imagine there are no Zone 10 areas in the Uk. However I like many of your plant suggestions. I often decide to try a plant in Zone 9, but sometimes temps here are too warm. Since you have viewers worldwide, including Zone 10 in your suggestions; when appropriate, would be very helpful. Thank you Carol Campbell

@JohnandNancyTselepis 9 days ago

P.S., At our last home, we left behind a David Austin climbing rose which loved that clay soil,with so many flowers the leaves could barely be seen !

@JohnandNancyTselepis 9 days ago

Hi Rosie. Last week, we planted 4 Mouse Ears Hostas (edge of bed), 1 summer flowering Astilbe, and 1 Hellebores (white with pink tinge)...to replace some(old) that had to be taken out waiting for the new windows install. Thks. 💌

@laurieperrot7040 8 days ago

Love your videos. I’m in Alberta Canada and have clay. We also use humic acid 2 times a year. Our clay binds up nutrients and humic acid helpes release nutrients so plants can take it up.

@brittany.s_flower_journal 6 days ago

Thank you so much Rosy! I wanted to also thank you for your emails. They are so helpful and timely. What I love is that I can almost hear your voice through the text- I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom. I will be joining your community asap!

@BiancaHollants 10 days ago

Does adding a bit off organic plant material also work for yellow clay soil?

@maxthecat14 3 days ago

Thanks for the suggestions, I could make a pot out out the thick clay in my garden. I t's depressing somtimes.

@dunbardunelm3924 10 days ago

Are all of these plants available from your website please? 🥰🌿

@roxanaanca4524 9 days ago

Hello Rosy! Thank you for your precious advice. Can I use pine needles as organic matter when planting? Acidity is not a problem? Thank you.❤

@ewawojtasik3846 9 days ago

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@Clouded_Ideas_Art 10 days ago

Hi Rosy, do you have recommendations for the narrow dry area underneath east facing window sills. I have a narrow border at front of house and its full of annuals, but in the winter it's bare soil (that the neighbours cat uses as a toilet) I have bulbs planted but would like something that will give some structure in winter without disturbing the foundations. I do have a few dwarf boxwoods but don't want to rely on them.

@doreenwallbank7039 9 days ago

A bit off topic, I have clay soil, amended to plant a Peony, doing well, are there any plants with short roots I could plant over the top so as to stop cats from using this are as a toilet, over the winter? Thanks in advance.