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Plants for very wet Clay soils

I think a lot more information is required Kevin A lot depends on the size of your plot, Kevin. if you have room, you could plant a tree which will take up some of the water. The most important thing before you start is to improve the soil by Kevin Heritage

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09/02/2013 22:02:47

by nutcutlet

Mulching after rain - compacting soil?

, as it compacts the soil. But you are meant to mulch when the soil is damp. What should I do? One of the beds is really big, so I'd have to tramp around on it a lot to mulch it. The subsoil is clay but the top soil is not too heavy. Many thanks Use a plank by Laura Corin

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23/04/2012 19:08:00

by blueberry77

Talkback: Changing soil in greenhouse borders

as not to deplete the soil of essential minerals. That and plenty of cow or horse manure gave me magnificent crops for over 20 years and saved me lots of money and trips to the shops. It was a forcing greenhouse from s nursery which closed down and sold its land by happymarion

28/11/2011 18:43:24

by Tracy M.

Talkback: How to improve your soil

It's February in Detroit, MI USA and both my compost pile (three, actually) and my soil are still frozen. Nonetheless, it has been my habit to mulch heavily in the fall, dig this in as the weather warms and apply fresh compost (or other mulch, if I by BillinDetroit

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15/03/2012 15:31:38

by Emma Crawforth

North facing bank, clay soil

Hi all I have a north facing bank, the soil is very heavy, more or less subsoil with some compost thrown in. It dries out and cracks in summer and although I'll water to get something established, long term watering is not an option. I need more by nutcutlet

07/01/2013 23:20:39

by Sam Glendinning

NNE facing and clay soil- help!

Yes, clay soil and NNE facing... Many plants do well: helebores, ferns, geranium, phlox, globe thistle, euphorbia; some do okay: astrantia, roses, geums. I need some suggestions. Have you grown plants successfully in similar conditions? If it helps by catnip

19/01/2013 17:08:29

by catnip

Tiny flesh coloured mites in soil

but wondering if maybe too early for them - last year I think it was around June. I'd like to start planting potatoes and carrots now but wonder if I should treat the soil with anything first? - and does anyone know what they're likely to be? by Linda Mac2

04/05/2012 15:00:23

by Linda Mac2

Need to improve soil what's best?

Hi I have a border which has been covered with weed suppressant fabric and bark. I'm now ready to lift all of it up and start to plant a new herbaceous border. I was looking for ideas on what to use for improving the soil. It's not clay but I think by pavery026

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10/06/2012 22:52:37

by weejenny

Is my soil safe to grow vegetables on?

Hello, I am new to gardening. Our garden used to have a septic tank and therefore a leaching bed. It was removed at least 5 years ago. I would like to have a vegetable plot on the old site of the leaching bed. Would the soil be safe by now by frenchgardener

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10/03/2012 20:51:45

by frenchgardener

Help - should my acer palmatum be in acid soil?

Last autumn I planted a Japaneses maple, Acer Palmatum 'Shaina' in my alkaline soil in a shady spot. The label on the plant from the nursery said it was suitable for all types of soil. I was just following up on maintenance advice on the Shoot by lindsay2610

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02/04/2013 20:40:41

by Brumbull

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