I am after some advice, I had an empty garden - was just dirt, which I planted some daisies into it.However when I water it the water just pools on the top of the soil and takes some time to penetrate it.Is there something I can add to the soil to correct this! Thanks :)
kateley,
Jan 1, 10:05am
you can buy a product called saturaid which helps the water to penetrate, or add a drop of dishwash liquid to your watering can. But, really, the best thing is to dig in lots of compost - easier before you plant, unfortunately for your daisies.But a good layer of compost around your plants will help a bit.
bugin,
Jan 1, 10:22am
Is this a clay soil type ,it sure sounds like it ! Compost is great ,but you can start the process of improving soil structure by aerating the area you want to use next with a heavy garden fork.Lots of holes as deep as you can make them .Next spread GYPSUM over the area at 1-2. kg per square meter and make sure it gets into the holes .It is very fine so do it in a calm morning and water it in . This will slowly combine with the clay to improve soil structureand conditions for growth . It is not a fertilizer in the normal sense.
georgeandvicki,
Jan 9, 11:43pm
great - thanks for your replies, I will give that a go!
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