Re: moist well drained soil
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: moist well drained soil
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 13:08:15 EDT
In a message dated 4/30/1999 11:08:00 AM Central Daylight Time,
SSaxton@Schwabe.com writes:
<<
How would someone define moist, well drained soil? That seems to be an
oxymoron to me! Or maybe it's just an oxymoron in Oregon?!!
>>
For us that live in hot climates like Minnesota, were the summers get hot and
dry.
Moist well drained soils would be those that stay moist to all summer long,
even during the dry periods but are not water logged when it rains for three
days straight.
A humus rich soil with a light surface mulch is the best way to get this type
of soil.
If possible use a mixture of 50 percent humus 30 percent rich black dirt, and
20 percent medium sized sand.
If your sub soils are free draining use this mix to a depth on 6-8".
If your sub soils are not free draining, use a raised bed and use the above
soil mixture to a depth of 10-15 inches.
Paul
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