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Live in London? These are the best plants to grow in each borough

  • <p><strong>If you live in one of the 32 boroughs of <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/property/g27141823/best-places-to-live-in-london/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:London;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">London</a> 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.</strong></p><p>Well now the horticultural experts at <a href="https://www.exubia.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Exubia;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Exubia</a> have put together a guide to help Londoners do exactly that. By using data from the <a href="http://www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Land Information System;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Land Information System</a>, 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden/a38746812/garden-soil-plants/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:garden's soil type;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">garden's soil type</a>.</p><p>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.'</p><p><strong>So on that note, here are the best plants to grow in each London borough:</strong></p>
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    Live in London? These are the best plants to grow in each borough

    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:

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  • <p><strong>Boroughs: Bromley</strong></p><p>Bromley has soil that is naturally more acidic than the other boroughs in London. This means that plants and flowers that can flourish in soil with a pH of under 6, where blueberries and azaleas grow best.<br></p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Blueberries, Apples, Potatoes </p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks:</strong> Rhododendron, Blue Hydrangeas, Azaleas</p>
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    1) Highly Acidic Soil

    Boroughs: Bromley

    Bromley has soil that is naturally more acidic than the other boroughs in London. This means that plants and flowers that can flourish in soil with a pH of under 6, where blueberries and azaleas grow best.

    Top Edible Picks: Blueberries, Apples, Potatoes

    Top Decorative Picks: Rhododendron, Blue Hydrangeas, Azaleas

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  • <p><strong> Boroughs: Richmond-Upon-Thames, Redbridge, Ealing, Bexley, Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham</strong></p><p>'Although not as acidic as the soil in Bromley, the soil in these Boroughs is still moderately acidic. This makes it perfect for plants that thrive in soil that has a pH of between 6.1 and 7,' say the experts at Exubia.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Broccoli, Lettuce, Chives</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks:</strong> Tulip, Pink Hydrangeas, Gypsophelia</p>
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    2) Slightly Acidic Soil

    Boroughs: Richmond-Upon-Thames, Redbridge, Ealing, Bexley, Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham

    'Although not as acidic as the soil in Bromley, the soil in these Boroughs is still moderately acidic. This makes it perfect for plants that thrive in soil that has a pH of between 6.1 and 7,' say the experts at Exubia.

    Top Edible Picks: Broccoli, Lettuce, Chives

    Top Decorative Picks: Tulip, Pink Hydrangeas, Gypsophelia

    Steve Satushek / Getty Images
  • <p><strong>Boroughs: Wandsworth, Merton</strong></p><p>Clay soil is defined as any soil that is comprised of over 30 per cent clay particles, which can make it difficult for a lot of different plants to develop in it. There are, however, others that are much more suited to growing in these conditions.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Peas, Chard, Green Beans</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Bearded Iris, Petunia, Sedum</p>
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    3) Clay Soil

    Boroughs: Wandsworth, Merton

    Clay soil is defined as any soil that is comprised of over 30 per cent clay particles, which can make it difficult for a lot of different plants to develop in it. There are, however, others that are much more suited to growing in these conditions.

    Top Edible Picks: Peas, Chard, Green Beans

    Top Decorative Picks: Bearded Iris, Petunia, Sedum

    Alf Whitehead / 500px / Getty Images
  • <p><strong>Boroughs: Newham, Havering, Lewisham, Kingston Upon Thames, Hackney, Greenwich, Hounslow, Islington, Barking & Dagenham</strong></p><p>Loamy soil means it has an ideal balance of soil, clay and organic matter. Because of this composition, it drains incredibly well, making it perfect for growing almost any type of plant. Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers and beautiful blooms like wisteria grow especially well. </p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Tomatoes, Aubergine, Peppers</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Wisteria, Delphinium, Fawn Lilies </p>
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    4) Loamy Soil

    Boroughs: Newham, Havering, Lewisham, Kingston Upon Thames, Hackney, Greenwich, Hounslow, Islington, Barking & Dagenham

    Loamy soil means it has an ideal balance of soil, clay and organic matter. Because of this composition, it drains incredibly well, making it perfect for growing almost any type of plant. Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers and beautiful blooms like wisteria grow especially well.

    Top Edible Picks: Tomatoes, Aubergine, Peppers

    Top Decorative Picks: Wisteria, Delphinium, Fawn Lilies

    Ekely / Getty Images
  • <p><strong>Boroughs: Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Westminster</strong></p><p>Sitting between a pH of 7.1 and 8, lime rich soil is great for plants that like alkaline conditions. You can also get a similar effect if you have particularly acidic soil in your garden, by adding lime to it.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Plums, Asparagus, Walnuts</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks</strong>: Geranium, Hibiscus, Daylily</p>
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    5) Lime Rich Soil

    Boroughs: Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Westminster

    Sitting between a pH of 7.1 and 8, lime rich soil is great for plants that like alkaline conditions. You can also get a similar effect if you have particularly acidic soil in your garden, by adding lime to it.

    Top Edible Picks: Plums, Asparagus, Walnuts

    Top Decorative Picks: Geranium, Hibiscus, Daylily

    Joern Siegroth / Getty Images
  • <p><strong>Boroughs: Haringey, Waltham Forest, Sutton, Kensington & Chelsea, Hillingdon, Enfield, Brent, Barnet, Camden, Harrow</strong></p><p>According to the experts at Exubia, 'the soil in these boroughs is much more impermeable than the soil in other boroughs. It holds a fair amount of moisture so any plants you add in need to be well adapted to water-logged conditions'.</p><p>This is why leafy vegetables and perennials take best to this type of soil.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery </p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Himalayan Honeysuckle. Masterwort, Bistorta </p>
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    6) Moist Soil

    Boroughs: Haringey, Waltham Forest, Sutton, Kensington & Chelsea, Hillingdon, Enfield, Brent, Barnet, Camden, Harrow

    According to the experts at Exubia, 'the soil in these boroughs is much more impermeable than the soil in other boroughs. It holds a fair amount of moisture so any plants you add in need to be well adapted to water-logged conditions'.

    This is why leafy vegetables and perennials take best to this type of soil.

    Top Edible Picks: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery

    Top Decorative Picks: Himalayan Honeysuckle. Masterwort, Bistorta

    Tom Meaker / Getty Images
<p><strong>If you live in one of the 32 boroughs of <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/property/g27141823/best-places-to-live-in-london/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:London;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">London</a> 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.</strong></p><p>Well now the horticultural experts at <a href="https://www.exubia.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Exubia;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Exubia</a> have put together a guide to help Londoners do exactly that. By using data from the <a href="http://www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Land Information System;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Land Information System</a>, 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden/a38746812/garden-soil-plants/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:garden's soil type;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">garden's soil type</a>.</p><p>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.'</p><p><strong>So on that note, here are the best plants to grow in each London borough:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Boroughs: Bromley</strong></p><p>Bromley has soil that is naturally more acidic than the other boroughs in London. This means that plants and flowers that can flourish in soil with a pH of under 6, where blueberries and azaleas grow best.<br></p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Blueberries, Apples, Potatoes </p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks:</strong> Rhododendron, Blue Hydrangeas, Azaleas</p>
<p><strong> Boroughs: Richmond-Upon-Thames, Redbridge, Ealing, Bexley, Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham</strong></p><p>'Although not as acidic as the soil in Bromley, the soil in these Boroughs is still moderately acidic. This makes it perfect for plants that thrive in soil that has a pH of between 6.1 and 7,' say the experts at Exubia.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Broccoli, Lettuce, Chives</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks:</strong> Tulip, Pink Hydrangeas, Gypsophelia</p>
<p><strong>Boroughs: Wandsworth, Merton</strong></p><p>Clay soil is defined as any soil that is comprised of over 30 per cent clay particles, which can make it difficult for a lot of different plants to develop in it. There are, however, others that are much more suited to growing in these conditions.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Peas, Chard, Green Beans</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Bearded Iris, Petunia, Sedum</p>
<p><strong>Boroughs: Newham, Havering, Lewisham, Kingston Upon Thames, Hackney, Greenwich, Hounslow, Islington, Barking & Dagenham</strong></p><p>Loamy soil means it has an ideal balance of soil, clay and organic matter. Because of this composition, it drains incredibly well, making it perfect for growing almost any type of plant. Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers and beautiful blooms like wisteria grow especially well. </p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Tomatoes, Aubergine, Peppers</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Wisteria, Delphinium, Fawn Lilies </p>
<p><strong>Boroughs: Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Westminster</strong></p><p>Sitting between a pH of 7.1 and 8, lime rich soil is great for plants that like alkaline conditions. You can also get a similar effect if you have particularly acidic soil in your garden, by adding lime to it.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Plums, Asparagus, Walnuts</p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks</strong>: Geranium, Hibiscus, Daylily</p>
<p><strong>Boroughs: Haringey, Waltham Forest, Sutton, Kensington & Chelsea, Hillingdon, Enfield, Brent, Barnet, Camden, Harrow</strong></p><p>According to the experts at Exubia, 'the soil in these boroughs is much more impermeable than the soil in other boroughs. It holds a fair amount of moisture so any plants you add in need to be well adapted to water-logged conditions'.</p><p>This is why leafy vegetables and perennials take best to this type of soil.</p><p><strong>Top Edible Picks: </strong>Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery </p><p><strong>Top Decorative Picks: </strong>Himalayan Honeysuckle. Masterwort, Bistorta </p>
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If you live in a London borough and enjoy gardening, planting or growing your own fruit and veg, you may have wondered which plants or flowers will grow best.