Are there any tips or suggestions for anything I might be missing?
I know that roses, for example, don't do well at my place because the soil is too clay heavy, and drains badly. So soil compatibility is something you might like to check :)
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Are there any tips or suggestions for anything I might be missing?
I know that roses, for example, don't do well at my place because the soil is too clay heavy, and drains badly. So soil compatibility is something you might like to check :)
Awesome thank-you I've avoided roses all my life, But I inherited 2 here and brought them back from summer dormancy these are very traditional. Just reminded me to do a cursory check:
"Soilscape 7:Freely draining slightly acid but base-rich soil" but I'll add some light gravel when planting
I'd highly recommend checking out the work done and books authored by Martin Crawford for inspiration and details. In lieu of that, here are two pictures of tables from the appendices of Creating a Forest Garden:
Please note that not all of these are native to the region, which may or may not be a deal breaker for your goals