RE: Garden prep-more advice needed

I would say lots of organic matter and lime or gypsum. When I was a kid
after we had a dog for a while we found the ground became a highly acidic
packed clay. It's probably worth having the soil tested at your local county
extension office for the most accurate idea of what may be needed.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-perennials@mallorn.com
> [o*@mallorn.com]On Behalf Of Betty Nelson
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 8:09 PM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Garden prep-more advice needed
>
>
> I'm planning to make a perennial garden in a disused dog run.  This
> space has been vacant for three years now (no dog, just weeds).
> Planting will take place next spring.
> My question is:  What ammendments, if any, will be necessary because of
> the earth having been used as a liquid waste receptacle for the dog?  I
> already plan on compost, peat moss and mulch.  The area was a garden at
> one time (before the dog joined the household).
> Because this area is between the garage and the fence, can't be seen
> from the house and doesn't get a lot of sun, I'm going to plant some
> garden "thugs" and let them battle it out (and keep down the weeds).
> Advice, comments, and suggestions will be welcome.
> Thanks.
> Betty (zone 8, coastal BC)
>
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