Help Needed....

This afternoon I thought I'd clear an area of the garden from all the weeds etc etc and two things turned up as a 'maybe' problem and wonder if I could ask for some expertise?

The first, having cleared the area, I found this shrub in all the undergrowth, would I be best moving it as it is struggling for light?





And the second if anyone could help with, is about the soil, as I was digging it over the soil changed as if something had rotted away and I'm not sure whether it should all be removed or worked into the area, the smell was very musty although this area is very dry, the worms seemed a bit lethargic, not sure if that helps?








Apologies if the post is in the wrong forum

 

Sorry, I'm of no help with these issues Apple Blossom.

Hopefully someone will be along with some sage advice soon

 

Hi AB, That shrub looks very much like Nerium Oleander, whereabouts in the UK are you? It could be that it's been protected from winter weather by all the plants around it! If it is Oleander, it will flower better in full sun. The other possibility is one of the Euphorbias. They tolerate shade. If you can bring yourself to cut a stem, Oleander has clear sap and Euphorbia has milky sap. Avoid getting either of them on your skin!
The soil looks to be full of mycelium which is natures way of recycling decaying organic matter. It'll be lovely soil for growing woodland-type plants, although you might get an impressive crop of toadstools or mushrooms first.

 

Hi sorry only just seen your message, thank you I live in Hampshire in the New Forrest. I will do as you mentioned to see which one it is, it has been very sheltered in fact smothered by the trees and other shrubs around it, I will move it if it's going to give it a better quality of life