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Soil Preparation
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Posted: Aug/17/2007 10:13 AM PST
Hi all, I am in Southwestern Ontario. The house we purchased was owned by an elderly gentleman. Unfortunately the neighbours tried to help him, however the lawn and garden were pretty much left to decline for 19 years. I worked up the front garden which had become very compacted. My new neighbour told me to just remove the earth and bring in new stuff. If the earth is now broke up, can I not just add some sheep manure, peat moss or black earth to build up the soil again. Seems cheaper and alot easier. I do not plan on planting untill next spring. I was just getting everything in order before I planted. I should even have some compost by then (LOL..another totally funny learning experience!) Best Set, |
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Posted: Aug/17/2007 11:20 AM PST
Sounds like a good plan. With the money you saved you can buy some nice plants/seeds. You can also plant some winter rye and work it into the soil next spring when the soil gets workable. |
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Posted: Aug/17/2007 8:27 PM PST
Thanks Bluethumb for the winter rye tip. I have never even heard of it before. I think it will certaily look better than the plain dirt pile. It sound like a fairly inexpensive compost. Just so I make sure I am looking at the right thing...is this it..... http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1607.html Best Set, |
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Posted: Apr/21/2008 10:00 AM PST
you could also sow some turnips or rutabagas on the whole thing as well. Sow some now and later in late august. Eat some and plow the rest down with the rye. |
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