If you’ve tested your soil and realized that it isn’t ideal for growing your favorite plants, don’t despair -- it’s easy to improve. It’s likely that the dirt you’re using is clay soil -- a type of soil that most plants don’t like it because it retains moisture (making it soggy) and then dries into a brick.
You can use peet moss, composted manure, or a combination of both to amend your soil. About that composted manure -- it’s not as gross as it sounds. We swear it’s not poop. Just buy it from a reputable vendor, and make sure it’s free of any weeds and clumps.
To improve your soil, mix the peet moss and/or composted manure with your own soil using a roto-rooter or a shovel. Try to get in at least a foot down so that your plants can root and grow in the fertile mixed soil.
Nestpert: Thomas McClain is a Minnesota landscape designer and owner of GrowWithDesign.com.
-- The Nest Editors
May 12, 2010
See More: Decor Trends , Decor Tricks , How to , Style Solutions