I was digging up some of my plants to bring in for the winter....
Was going to keep them under a light.....
but, when I opened the bag, I noticed that it wreaked of gasoline...
((we had a generator on the porch and a kid we knew tried to drain it while we were gone.... Needless to say it spilled out..... and the garden soil soaked it up)).......
The soil looks useable..... But, I'm almost afraid to use it....
What do you think?....
Should I use it?......
--Ginger
2006-10-30 17:30:43 · 6 answers · asked by awriter2dream 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Common sense, ginger
You already have an uneasy feeling about it
Do a favour to your intended plant
2006-10-30 19:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by davmanx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The soil gasoline should evaporate given time. Much of it is of low molecular weight. And some soil bacteria can beak down simple hyrocarbons. But that takes time especially of the weather is cold. In the meantime you will have to lay out the soiul in spot that does not introduce the odor into your house. In, for example a platic sheet in the garage. The odor shold dissipate over time and be usable.
Dan.
2006-10-30 17:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gasoline is extremely toxic to all plants and takes years to leave the soil. Buy some new soil. Trust me your plants will die with this soil.
2006-10-31 00:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't! Just get some new soil and use the tainted soil as a land filler some where in your yard.
2006-10-30 23:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me, I'd call the local HazMat disposal agency and ask them what to do to dispose of the contaminated soil. Dirt is, well, dirt cheap. Do your plants a favor and buy a new bag!
2006-10-30 17:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on the soil and why it quite is demanding. in case you have distinctive chalk or dirt in it, organic and organic textile, like sedge peat, compost, properly rotted horse manure facilitates. actual organic and organic textile is quite much constantly the ideal component to characteristic to any backyard soil. in case you have issues of draining, including sand can help, yet much greater ideal could be to dig down deep and put in sand and gravel or tiles to allow the soil to empty. while ever conceivable, you do no longer choose to apply Peat, because it quite is a scarce source now days. desire that facilitates.
2016-12-28 08:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋