Want to plant native trees & shrubs
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phelapa Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 4
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: Want to plant native trees & shrubs |
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Hi,
I'm a newcomer to this site. I want to plant native Irish trees & shrubs (especially decorative ones) in my garden. Site is in West, Co Louth, South facing but exposed to the wind. Want to attract wildlife, birds, bees etc. Gorse in the area. Does this mean acidic or alkaline soil? Should soil acidity influence choice of trees/shrubs? How do I check soil PH? All sugestions gratefully received.
Thanks,
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Sive Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 1731 Location: Co.Wexford
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Hi there, you can buy soil testing kits in any good garden centre, to see what soil your garden has.
As for native trees and hedging......there have been some good threads on this subject regularly on this site, so you should be able to find lots of information if you do a search. Hope this helps. |
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vincentdunne Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 52 Location: Navan, Co. Meath
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hi phelapa,
The best way to check for native plants which do well in your area is to check out what is already there.
There is a fairly long list of what can be grown, Here's a few you can look out for.
Viburnum opulus (ornamental and berries)
Crataegus monogyna, (Hawthorn)
Rosa canina (dogrose)
Prunus avium (wild cherry) |
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