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Soil Acidity
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We have a row of Gardenia's growing alongside a wall. I think that the lime from the mortar and render is leaching into the soil and making it alkaline. I was wondering what I should use to increase the acidity in the soil. Tristan |
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Soil Acidity
Firstly, you should have the soil tested before you start messing and
guessing. If your soil is alkaline, put coffee grounds around your plants.... or purchase sulphur, but you will need to know how much correction is necessary to change your soil. Jen Tristan wrote: : Hello : : We have a row of Gardenia's growing alongside a wall. I think that : the lime from the mortar and render is leaching into the soil and : making it alkaline. I was wondering what I should use to increase the : acidity in the soil. : : Tristan |
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Tristan wrote in message ...
Hello We have a row of Gardenia's growing alongside a wall. I think that the lime from the mortar and render is leaching into the soil and making it alkaline. I was wondering what I should use to increase the acidity in the soil. Tristan Elemental sulphur, iron sulphate, peat moss are three possibilities |
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My camelias had the same problem. I used cow manure to fertilise them, a
layer 2cm over the surface and it happens to be acidic. I then follow up with a pine needle mulch around 10 - 15cm thick over the top which gets renewed every year. Works a treat! Cheers Richard "Tristan" wrote in message .. . Hello We have a row of Gardenia's growing alongside a wall. I think that the lime from the mortar and render is leaching into the soil and making it alkaline. I was wondering what I should use to increase the acidity in the soil. Tristan |
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