Re: water



TBrown7087@aol.com wrote:

>     I dug out a hole 3' by 3' , about 3' deep. I backfield it 1/2 way , with
> cow manure & leaves.  I should say,when I dug the hole , the top 6" was top
> soil & the bottom2 1/2' was all clay. With the ground being wet this time of
> year, The hole filled completly with water by the next day.  Once I completly
> fill the hole with it's soil mixture will the water stop, or will it continue
> to hold too much moisture. Possibly
> setting myself up for root rot. this spot is on a slight grade and I could add
> a drain tile if necessary . Any advise out there.
>
>           Tom B.

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Tom,

Did the hole fill from rain water ???or is the ground saturated and the winter
water table is at that level.  With out oxygen the leaves won't break down .   So
are there periods that water isn't standing  in the hole.??? Some think that if
you don't loosen the ground  near the hole that in clay soil the roots just might
circle like in a pot.  The idea is to trust your instincts and like the rest of
us fanatics you make sure you cover all the bases and create the best possible
growing conditions.

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