Re: OT - Pond muck
- Subject: Re: OT - Pond muck
- From: M* T*
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:42:13 -0400
Eva,
I'd say something grittier than sand - granite grit or even pea
gravel and something like pine bark fines or even any fine bagged
mulch product. Or, if you have it, sifted rotted woodchips - so you
only get the smaller pieces. You need to add something bulky to open
that muck up or it will turn to concrete when it gets dry.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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>
> Hi Group,
>
> The retention pond in the back of our property has dried out due to
the heat
> and lack of rain this year. I am digging out some muck and dumping
it where
> I want a new raised perennial bed. The stuff seems a bit compact
and heavy,
> but nice and dark. What would you suggest I add to make it a nice
garden
> loam? Sand?
>
> Eva Thorn
> Chicago, IL, zone 5
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