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RE: Welcome to the world of Roses.

> From: Jeaa1224 

> I've heard of the bakingsoda/oil too 
> would love to know if it works - 

I thinking I might try it, (haven't tryed it 
yet) one garden say's it works, one say's
it's for the birds. So far I have no blackspot
in new garden.

> we have clay soil - what do you know
> about the method of applying lime?  

My garden space was an old, untilled field
for years. It was so compacted and had 
some clay, that the water just ran off. We
tilled (just under 4000 sq.ft.) in 8 yards of
mushroom compost, about 8 yeads of
course sand, and 8 -40# bags of dolomite
lime. Prettiest soil I've ever had. It's just
wonderful to play in. Hope that helps.

> I removed all of the clay in the worst areas 
> used aged horse manure/saw dust 
> going gangbusters 
> but they require a lot of water 
> incorporating more compost in coming years 

I didn't have any of the ucky clay in my garden
area. When we built our home, we move all 
the top soil in this area. Still had a clayish
soil so we added the lime. I too will add lots 
of compost along the way.

Have you added mulch to help keep the water
in ?  

Carleen
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