Worked Hard Today

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by gja1000

Amending the soil - well that means making it better. We have very thick heavy clay soil so it is hard for tender roots to grow through it, plus when it dries out, it is like a brick. So, I dug some of it out and then loosened up the rest. Then I bought 4 bags of rich loose garden soil and put it on top of the heavy clay that was already there. I turned the soil with a pitch fork just a little, to mix in a little of the clay with the good rich garden soil and viola, the soil is amended or made better (at least I hope so! LOL!) Another example is potting soil - it has various things in it to make it better, e.g., peat moss, vermiculite, compost, etc.

I read an article in a gardening magazine this morning and it talked about "amending" the soil and explained what it was. So funny since I had just asked you about it!! I can completely understand making the soil lighter and better for the roots to be able to grow. Thanks, Gayle!!!