Hello, I am finally digging over a patch of garden for the first time in at least 15 years. It is surrounded by flowering privet on two sides with a greengage tree (approx 13 years old) in the centre of the area, which is approx 3m x 2m. There is also a forsythia about 18" from the tree, which I cut right back most years. It is very shady and over the years I have tried growing perennials, ferns, planted bulbs, just about everything but with no success. So I've decided to start from scratch with hosta's, winter heath, hellebores & hardy geraniums etc. That's why I'm digging it over, but finding theses roots, most of which look dead, every time I turn the fork over! So, do I dig them out and try planting round them, or can I remove them? It's like digging through a mat! Your advice will be much appreciated, Regards Julie Macdonald
