Richardsdrr

What to do with soil that's got coal in it

I would suggest either digging it out and replacing it with clean top soil or putting a raised bed. Even though you don't mention that there is coal cinders there, it is always a possibility. Coal contain many toxic elements and heavy metals, therefore to place fruit trees that are going to absorb these elements and find their way into your diet is a bad thing.

I'm no gardener, having only been on this site for 2 days, but I am studying for a science degree in geology, so know a little about the possible contaminations that can occur.

HTH's. I would be interested to see what a gardeners perspective is on this matter.

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Would this be what you're looking for?

Gw subscription

Hi OP, I too have taken this offer, as It was cheaper than me buying at the news agents. Just starting out gardening and have just planted my first part of the garden, found the advice in the mags invaluable so far (but quite overwhelming on how much there is to take in). Even with the additional 6 issues at an increased price from the 1 pound cost, it's still a saving, so I'm happy, but I do make a note in my diary for when I need to cancel it in future.
As I said, I am new to gardening and have a blank canvas to play with with nothing but brambles in to deal with, so i will probably be posting for advice quite a lot on here.

How many fruit trees?

I have a raised bed but don't know how many trees I can put in there. 

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