Posted by Gloria | Posted in Answers | Posted on 20-07-2011
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Question by cooleo: whats some good idias to infrove our soil/fertilizers for our garden?
just need to have some suggestions for our garden!
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Reply by fargo
plenty of compost dug into the soil, and a lot of natural and organic mulch on prime (like wooden chips or redwood mulch). occasionally you can get compost and mulch totally free from your regional recycling agency, too. verify it out.
putting mulch on the soil a number of inches deep will retain the soil temperature and moisture a lot more regular, just never pile it up all around the trunks of trees or it can inspire rot. you would not need to have to water as significantly and will get much less weeds.
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That’s a very broad question but here goes: First I would apply some compost of some sort. Cow manure is great. If you can get mushroom compost, even better. Work it in well. If your garden is going to be of any size, I’d do a soil test to check it’s nutrient levels. Your local County Extension Agent can provide you with the necessary stuff to do so. The cost is not high, about $ 10-15. If you have a small garden and nothing has been planted there before I might add a little balanced fertilizer(10-10-10 or 13-13-13) in the rows I was going to plant and work it in well. Enjoy gardening.
I like to put Gypsum into ours.It improves the soil condition in our area,before water wouldn’t even soak in. Along with some mulch ,it’s really good now.
Composting is the way to go. If you set up your own compost pile, not only will you greatly improve growth and beauty in your garden, but you will help the environment by recycling kitchen waste that otherwise would end up in landfills or in the ocean.
You can find all you need to set up your own composing here: http://www.niftygarden.com/site/361749/page/899708/?source=YA
You should consider vermicomposting as well.
You should start with a pH test on your garden. You can by a pH test kit any any local garden center. The instructions will tell you what level of acidity your soil has and possible solutions to add to the soil to correct any problems. The best way to improve your soil is to add compost to it. This could be as easy as shredding leaves and tilling them into the garden in the fall. They will decompose over the winter and help to build the soil. It depends on where you live, what type of soil you have and what you are wanting to grow. The general rule is that a pH level of 7 is considered neutral. You will need to research what you are wanting to grow and amend your soil accordingly. Good luck.
Hello. I am a Certified Master Gardener. Horticulture was my major in college. I have been employed at a plant nursery, and work with plants as a volunteer at my local University Botanic Gardens.
IMPROVING SOIL: Rototill soil amendment or composted humus into top two feet of soil. For composted humus, RED STAR is a good brand. KELLOGGS is a good brand of soil amendment.
FERTILIZERS: There are specific fertilizers.
They are: Azaela/rhododendron, for acid-loving plants.
Citrus fertilizers, including avocado tree products.
Palm fertilizers.
General purpose fertilizers, such as OSMOCOTE.
Rosebush fertilizers. BANDINI and VIGORO.
Cactus/succulent fertilizers.
Check out others in the stores or online.
If you have a large property, and would like to buy items in bulk, an excellent company is A. M. LEONARD.
I sincerely hope this information is helpful to you.
PAMELA J.
My farmer brother swears by 10-10-10 fertilizer. Then mulch as well