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Hi,
I want to plant some herbs and lettuce in a garden and soil where I had a cherry tree and some narcissis bulbs. I have pulled everything out, but i want to make sure the soil is safe for veggies.
Thanks,
concerned gardener




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No reason why not. Cherry is harmless and narcissus only poisonous if you actually eat the bulbs.

8 Oct, 2013

 

Thank you for your reply. What if I want to plant some chrysanthemums and sedum in the same bed as the vegetables?

11 Oct, 2013

 

Same answer - old cottage gardens in this country used to mix flowers and veg all the time. In fact during WW2 I can remember parks having their flower beds edged with beetroot - useful and decorative at the same time. Carrots make a pretty edging too, if you have fine sandy soil.I can't think of anything that actually poisons the soil. Stop worrying and enjoy!

11 Oct, 2013

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