James
Joined: 25 Jun 2003
Posts: 1
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| Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 3:10 pm Post subject: wet clay soil |
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Hello,
My wife and I just purchased our first house, and are interested in starting a organic regime.
Throughout the yard, there are spots where our feet sink about an inch or two into the soil. We have had the area inspected for leaks, but none were found. I should mention that we live near White Rock lake, and have A LOT of tree cover.
I am looking for ways to dry-up those spots. Any suggestions? |
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Dchall_San_Antonio
Joined: 18 Mar 2003
Posts: 1986
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
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| Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Are the spots low spots or just wet? You may have a grading problem if they are low. Is anything growing there?
Most times low spots can be raised with sand sprinkled in 1/3 inch at a time repeated weekly.
If they are low and always wet, you'll need compost to reestablish the microbial population there. Fungi die when they don't get air. Compost will have what you need. Apply compost at a rate of 1 cubic yard per 1,000 square feet. Use a push broom to sweep it off the blades of grass or you might suffocate the grass. |
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