Improving soil drainage can really help your garden grow better! Here are some easy tips I’ve learned from my own gardening experience:
Organic Matter: Adding compost is great. It keeps nutrients in the soil and helps it drain better. Try mixing about equal parts of compost and your garden's natural soil.
Perlite or Vermiculite: These are light materials that help air move through the soil. Mixing in about 25% perlite can make a big difference.
Sand: If your soil is really sticky or clay-like, adding coarse sand can help break it up. Just be careful not to add too much—about 20% sand is usually enough.
Gypsum: If you have heavy clay soil, gypsum can help improve it. It works best when you mix it with organic matter. A good mix is one part gypsum to two parts compost.
Trying out these tips can really help your garden thrive. Happy planting!
Improving soil drainage can really help your garden grow better! Here are some easy tips I’ve learned from my own gardening experience:
Organic Matter: Adding compost is great. It keeps nutrients in the soil and helps it drain better. Try mixing about equal parts of compost and your garden's natural soil.
Perlite or Vermiculite: These are light materials that help air move through the soil. Mixing in about 25% perlite can make a big difference.
Sand: If your soil is really sticky or clay-like, adding coarse sand can help break it up. Just be careful not to add too much—about 20% sand is usually enough.
Gypsum: If you have heavy clay soil, gypsum can help improve it. It works best when you mix it with organic matter. A good mix is one part gypsum to two parts compost.
Trying out these tips can really help your garden thrive. Happy planting!