Content
What to do if the soil is hard like concrete: 2 tricky ways - and the earth will become loose
28.04.2022 20:15
Updated: 09.04.2023 02:32
Most gardeners face this problem every year.
So that the soil is not so dense that shovels bend and break, you need to start caring for it in the fall.
It is difficult for plants to grow in solid soil, they cannot produce a good harvest.
What should be the soil
The soil should not be too loose and "fluffy", although this is exactly what inexperienced gardeners seek.
It should be dense, mulched and have a good texture. Only such soil is capable of producing a full-fledged crop.
How to choose the perfect mulch
For seedlings and young plants, use dried grass clippings and weeds, hay and straw.
Mulch can be laid out in a thick layer around the plant. When rooting the cuttings, coarse river sand is suitable, which is poured with a layer of 5-7 cm.
2 ways to keep the earth healthy and hydrated
1. Siderata.
Use mustard, the roots of which loosen and heal the soil. Finely chop the mustard with a shovel right on the bed and leave it on the surface.
2. Compost.
Annuals, tops, leftover vegetables lay in a good layer on the garden bed and cover with a layer of freshly cut grass.
Water plant residues with water and cover them with black spunbond. In a few days they will turn into compost very quickly.
Under it, the earth will be healthy and loose, and well hydrated.
