Sustainable planting combinations | soils collection

Plant combinations for clay, sandy, chalky, acidic, drought-prone, damp and fluctuating soils

Some plants require specific soil conditions for them to be at their best. Whether your soil is clay, sandy, chalky or acidic, this selection of plant combinations can inspire schemes suited to different soil types to help you to get the best out of your garden.

Plant combinations by soil type

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