Plants For Sandy Soil
Sandy soils tend to drain very quickly, so are ideal for supporting Mediterranean-style or drought-tolerant plants, which are happiest in dry conditions. These soils are usually low in nutrients, so digging in lots of composted organic matter will not only bump these up, but will also help it retain water.
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Ground cover
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- 2017 - James Basson - M & G (7)
- 2018 - Sarah Price - M & G (14)
- 2018 Tom Stuart-Smith - Garfield Weston Foundation (41)
- 2019 - Andy Sturgeon - M & G (17)
- 2019 - Sarah Eberley - Forestry Commission (26)
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