Alpines in ericaceous a problem?

QuestionsAlpines in ericaceous a problem?
Gillian Free Staff asked 14 years ago

I recently planted alpine perennials. I used layer of ericaceous compost in the ground on advice. Hebe leaves turning brown is it due to compost? Lots of crawling black flies in soil too perhaps that’s the problem? (not common blackfly look like crawling fruit flies)