Linda Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I am amazed that no one can give me any advice on shallow rooted plants to disguise a fossie! Did the request sound so boring that no one was interested or is it such a strange thing to want/need to do?Has no one ever needed to cover one over?As before any advice will be most gratefully received.Thanks Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Its not really peak gardening time - that part of my brain is still in hibernation !What about a few, perhaps spreading, connifers ? underplanted with bulbs ?All sorts of annuals probably fit the bill and probably something like London Pride - saxifrages etcA bit more info, location for example would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 It depends on where it's location is, but what about having it as a wild flower meadow, you can buy packs of seeds that contain a multitude of different specimens and only needs cutting down once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Whatever is planted above a fosse is likely to be deprived of water andnutrients, whereas round the discharge area it's very fertile. There will probably be some heat rising from the fosse. Whatabout some plants in large wide pots? Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Thanks to you and the others for replying. It has given me some ideas to research. I like the idea of spreading conifers and underplanting. I have also taken on board the advice re: dry area. It is situated in a very open and sunny aspect all day. IWe are in the commune of Chateau Chervix not far from Coussac Bonnival. I have no idea how to reply to everyone so hope this email lands where it can be seen.Any other ideas as spring draws near, will be gratefully received.Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 For tough plants you cant beat Beth Chattos 'The Dry Garden' - might be worth a read or go to the Royal Horticultural Society web site and do a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Korrigan Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 How about a chamomile lawn...turn your shit pit into an attraction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi all again,As you have probably guessed I am not a knowledgeable gardener nor fossie expert, so I am very grateful for your replies. I will have a look at the RHS website and try and do some reading before I am back out in March. When I have looked through any gardening books, there appears to be plenty of info re: how hardy, size and care but not much about depth of roots. Thanks again.Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Lots of plants described as drought resistant have shallow roots as that allows them to get what water is available. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 [quote user="Ty Korrigan"]How about a chamomile lawn...turn your shit pit into an attraction![/quote] That's exactly what I suggested to MOH for ours [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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