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Need some help ladies....... Jun 18, 2005 20:49:19 GMT 10

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Post by Deed on Jun 18, 2005 20:49:19 GMT 10

Okay, my container gardening isn't working. The plants are saturated from all this rain and won't dry out. So I am going to transplant them in to the ground. Lots of work, but I hope it will be worth it.

Anyway we have not so nice dirt! I am digging up lots of roots and rocks and finding out about 6" down, it is nasty clay!

So my question is, what do I get to work into the soil to help it stay aerated and for drainage? Peat moss? I don't have a clue, so I need HELP!

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Michelle Regular Contributor Posts: 1,181	Need some help ladies....... Jun 18, 2005 21:57:21 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michelle on Jun 18, 2005 21:57:21 GMT 10 Mix perlite into the soil to aerate it. Peat moss will retain the water, so you don't want that. HTH!

braided-rug Admin Posts: 16,384	Need some help ladies....... Sept 29, 2005 15:26:33 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by braided-rug on Sept 29, 2005 15:26:33 GMT 10 I wonder if perlite is like gypsum?

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Need some help ladies.......

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