What shrubs grow well in full sun and acidic soil?
Some of the best and most popular shrubs for an acid soil are camellia, pieris, hydrangea and magnolia. Camellias offer flamboyant flowers in shades of pink, red and white above attractive, glossy evergreen foliage. Hydrangea. Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs to plant in front of the house, and for good reason! The large, showy flowers that decorate hydrangeas are truly eye-catching and create unforgettable curb appeal.
What can I plant in pots in October?
Small plants of silver foliage subjects such as santolina, helichrysum and cineraria and variegated euonymus are all reliable favourites for autumn and winter pots. Woody herbs, especially thymes and sages, stay looking great through winter and you can pick off the odd sprig of foliage to use in the kitchen. Don’t forget small winter- and spring-flowering bulbs, which can be left dry in summer, with their pots perhaps moved to a shadier corner and protected from cats. Also many kitchen herbs: mint, chives, parsley, chilli etc. Many typically Mediterranean plants such as lavender are not well suited to cultivation in pots.Drought-tolerant plants, such as Mediterranean herbs, are ideal for planting in pots, especially in our warming climate. Can refer to either home-made garden compost or seed/potting compost: Garden compost is a soil improver made from decomposed plant waste, usually in a compost bin or heap.