It can be exceedingly difficult to find an attractive flowering plant that will thrive in poor soil areas. Because most plants grow poorly in poor soil, becoming either stunted or straggly, these sections of your garden can look anemic and uncared for. Many gardeners decide to throw in the towel after several years of failed plantings and plant these areas with indestructible English Ivy (Hedera) or cover them over with Sod-Grass.  ...read more