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Old 18-03-2010, 10:23 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default compost/fertilizer advice

On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:41:36 -0400, GardenSW7
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I have a loamy/sandy soil in the garden borders which has become dusty
and depleted of nutrients. Any suggestions as regards the best
fertilizer to buy to regenerate it and improve water retention? I was
thinking of well matured manure.



Compost will improve water retention and add nutrients.