Soil acidity/alkalinity

[ABCharlie]

I have a flower bedW/SW facing but under a large Lleylandii which casts its foliage onto it. Is the soil likely to be acidic or akaline? I had hoped to plant a rose or two on it but neither that I've tried have been happy.I'll appreciate your advice. Thanks!

[woofgang]

Leylandii grow anywhere so it might be acid, alkaline or neutral. Your local garden centre should have a soip ph test kit for a few quid which will tell you.

[Robinia]

Not a lot of plants will be happy to be anywhere near a leylandi, they take all the moisture and goodness out of the soil.

[LoftyLottie]

..................... but Robinia stinging nettles grow happily beneath them and I have a quince that seems to like them - but not roses.

[Robinia]

lol Lottie, I don't think nettles are the the first choice for a flower border :o)
They grow under every shrub in my garden, grrr.

[LoftyLottie]

But just think how the butterflies love them Robi!! Talking of which I have seen about half a dozen since the spring :o( (Butterflies, not stinging nettles - I am surrounded by them!!!)