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I don't grow well in clay-based soil either. I prefer being above ground.Are any of you challenged to grow in clay-based soil? What has worked for you? Post here!
Hi Imp. I live in Canada's sunniest region, but our growing season is still too short for me. Raised beds and container gardens are definitely in my plans because I have dogs that like to dig.I find raised beds and lots of organic soil amendments help.
Native plants and root rot resistant varieties help too.
Hi Nathan. Do you use straw bedding from your coop in your soil?I roto-till straw into the soil wherever i want to plant something. It helps keep it from becoming so compacted again... It usually lasts about 2 to 3 years before it needs worked again.~Nathan
No kidding! Dandelions are bad enough.The straw i used had seeds in it and they are now trying to grow, so that makes it a bit more of a pain to deal with.
No, we are semi-desert here.Maybe in Alberta the clay isn't as wet as it is here.
Tell me about adding ash. Could I use the ashes from my fire pit? What are the benefits?Hi, my garden was started on clay and rocky soil. After 11 years of picking up rocks, and adding leaves, hay, wood shavings, ash...
Tell me about adding ash. Could I use the ashes from my fire pit? What are the benefits?