Improving Soil
I am trying to convert an area previously covered by shingle into grass with
a flower bed on either side. after digging up the shingle I discovered hard clay, with large large pebbles underneath. I have turned much of this, and removed much of the stones. I have been trying to improve the quality of the soil, so that the flower bed would be useable by adding multi purpose compost. I have read that adding gypsum helps to soften/ break up the clay. When I went to Wickes to get this they look at me blankly.... can I just but 'finishing plaster' or does this have cement in it already? any thoughts on the improvements I should make to help my tomatoes grow well once I move them outside. Thanks Bruce |
Improving Soil
On Mon, 19 May 2003 16:36:44 +0100, "Bruce Ella"
wrote: I am trying to convert an area previously covered by shingle into grass with a flower bed on either side. after digging up the shingle I discovered hard clay, with large large pebbles underneath. I have turned much of this, and removed much of the stones. I have been trying to improve the quality of the soil, so that the flower bed would be useable by adding multi purpose compost. I have read that adding gypsum helps to soften/ break up the clay. When I went to Wickes to get this they look at me blankly.... can I just but 'finishing plaster' or does this have cement in it already? Bruce You can get gypsum from the Organic Gardening Catalogue at http://www.organiccatalog.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi Price is 6.60 for 5kg, 19.65 for 25kg. According to their web site you should apply 250-500g per sq.m HTH -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Remove the LIZARD to email reply |
Improving Soil
"Bruce Ella" wrote in message ... I am trying to convert an area previously covered by shingle into grass with a flower bed on either side. after digging up the shingle I discovered hard clay, with large large pebbles underneath. I have turned much of this, and removed much of the stones. I have been trying to improve the quality of the soil, so that the flower bed would be useable by adding multi purpose compost. I have read that adding gypsum helps to soften/ break up the clay. When I went to Wickes to get this they look at me blankly.... can I just but 'finishing plaster' or does this have cement in it already? Multi purpose compost can be used as a soil improver but it would be better to use: Ideas to improve the soil: horticultural grit, vitax clay breaker or organic matter (eg composted horse manure) |
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