I'm in the process of constructing a pond with a bog garden attached,
separated from the pond by an open structured wall so that it stays
moist with the water from the pond. Amongst other things, I want to
grow candelabra primulas.
What is the best soil to use in the bog garden. I'm thinking along the
lines of acid garden soil, possibly including some sub-soil, and with
about 20% peat added. Grit and rough garden compost are also
available, but I don't see the point of adding grit, as drainage is
hardly an issue! I need about 2m^3 of soil, so buying small bags of
compost designed for marginal plants in pots isn't really an option.
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Chris
Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea.
Mild, but very exposed to salt gales
E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net
