Under tree planting

This is the best picture I could find for now. I’m sure I have others saved on my pc. I will try to remember next time I fire it up.

Today I decided to re distribute the snow drops at the far end of the garden. There are several nice naturalised clumps growing in the gap between the tree and the fence. Today I took some of those clumps and re positioned them at the front of the tree. That area looks better already

I found it difficult to dig out the soil because of the roots of the tree. Of course I was expect that to some degree. My problem is that I had designated that spot for my hardy geranium. One fully grown plant would fill that gap nicely. I now think it is unlikely that I will be able to dig a hole big enough to take it.

I’m guessing the answer is to buy something as plug plants and spread them around as best I can. Ultimately as that spot is right at the far end of the garden I would like enough height and volume to appreciate it properly.

Any thought?

G.

 

Hardy geranium is really easy to split/divide to a point where you really only need to get a hole the size/length of a screwdriver to put a piece into; so, if you have a plant already, consider "dividing" it into smaller pieces - they soon recover. Just remember, no matter where you plant it, it will *reach* for the light.

 

If the soil is that hard to dig, I doubt plugs would thrive there.
If you can cultivate one or two areas there....using a pick for example....and incorporate some soil improvers you can then plant your hardy geranium.
Ideal timing for moving those snowdrops even in flower