GARDENING SOIL MIXTURES
Posted on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
In order to make a garden do I need to remove everything on the ground and put only new soil?
Hi –
My yard has a BUNCH of twigs and old leaves. There is also a mixture of just dirt and bugs — I was wondering if I need to get rid of everything – the old leaves and organic things and lay down new soil — or can I just plant with everything mixed together (the old stuff and new soil)? I was just wondering because removing everything will be a lot of work…i have never done this before!!
thanks!
hello! If you are looking to an organic garden DO NOT spray round up…heck, even if you’re not looking for organic.. I still wouldn’t use it. ANYHOW!! If you till all that organic matter right into the soil, you should be OK, unless there is truly an excessive amount (piles upon piles). You can get a soil test, a lot of local nurseries offer free tests during spring (to encourage purchasing of ’stuff’) , just depends on what you feel like doing..I didn’t get a soil test and my stuff grew just fine. As far as grass and weeds go, just be sure you mulch around what you plant to inhibit what you don’t want growing there. Below the mulch….straw being GREAT for veggie gardens…you can put newspaper 3-4 pages thick, that will also keep out weeds and grass. Just make sure your seedlings are exposed as they need the sunlight. Keep nice and moist and all should be well. Good luck!! Be sure to reference LOTS of local guides for plant specific info!!
Joel’s Soil mixture