Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Grit

"If your soil is very heavy (high in clay), you will want to add 2 inches of sharp builder's sand along with the compost or manure. Sand alone will only make matters worse, but when it is added with organic matter to heavy clay, it does help loosen the soil."

- Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin by Lynn M. Steiner (link here)

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