have built four 2m x 1m boxies for a childrerns nursery. the soil is of a heavy clay and makes it difficult for the kids to dig in. if i were to add a mixture of sand and compost , would this allow the kids to dig and also grow plants next year?
2007-10-07 21:53:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you mixed it in well (or roto-tilled it in), I think it would help a lot. The winter should also help break things down. Maybe the kids could plant some bulbs this fall, even.
2007-10-07 21:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to compost a lot! Eventually it will break down and be easier to work with.
You also want to choose your plants wisely as clay soils holds so much moisture... Stay away from plants that like dry, arid conditions as they won't do well. You can also mound up the plants a little in the boxes as this will raise the roots up a bit.
My dad taught me to work with the soil you have. He doesn't recommend changing the soil or bringing in another type of soil either. Just compost. After working the soil, it will become easier. Hope this helps you!
2007-10-08 05:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by booboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just compost should do it. No need for sand as this has no nutrients in it.
You could try bulbs but it would do it good to have a winter to rot down.
A lot of local authorities make their own compost try them to get some.
Its a good time to get "reduced" compost as its the end of the season.
2007-10-07 22:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by dave t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋