Re: New Beds in zone 8 -sand
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: New Beds in zone 8 -sand
- From: "* O* <d*@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 20:39:10 -0500
Here in Georgia, with our good red clay, the absolute worse thing you can do
is just add sand. It will work with lots and lots of organic matter. Even
then it often has a tendency to rise to the top. The addition of compost
ect. changes the size of the particles in the clay so that drainage is good.
Maybe it would be good to check with a farmer in your area or the county
extension service or a master gardener.
debbieo zn7
At 06:58 PM 1/19/98 EST, you wrote:
>Organics are good but do not forget the sand!!!!!
>A clay muck soil is just as bad as a clay soil.
>Sand is need to mix up the soil partical sizes so you have drainage and air
>movement.
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