If you live in one of the 32 boroughs of London or are planning on moving there soon and enjoy gardening, planting or growing your own fruit and veg, you may have wondered which plants or flowers will work best in your garden and actually thrive.
Well now the horticultural experts at Exubia have put together a guide to help Londoners do exactly that. By using data from the Land Information System, which charts the dominant soil type in each London borough, they have created a list of the best edible and decorative plants for gardeners to consider for their beds and borders, depending on where they live, and what the soil type is.
So whether you’re hoping to grow fruit, vegetables or beautiful flowering plants and shrubs, this is what to consider, although remember, you can still grow a wide variety of plants and veg in containers, if you have the space. And even if you don’t live in London, there is still some great advice to follow if you know your garden's soil type.
The experts add: 'With these recommendations, it's important to note that this is the natural state of the soil in these areas. If the soil you use has been changed or altered in any way it may have a higher or lower pH and may be of a different consistency.'
So on that note, here are the best plants to grow in each London borough: