Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sloat garden tip #1 --- Know Your Soil!


It’s simple to find out if your soil is acid, alkaline, clay filled or sandy. Dig a hole 8 inches deep and fill with water. How long does it take to drain away completely? Sandy soil will drain quickly and will need water more often. Natives and drought-resistant/Mediterranean type plants will do well in sandy soil. Clay soil will drain slowly and need less water.

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