Thread: The great soil conspiracy.
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Old 5-Oct-2004   #6
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Originally Posted by Will Heath


Now, if you live in a wetter climate than control zero (the 50/50 mix) you would add 1 extra part of lava rock. If in a drier climate than add 1 extra part of fir bark. For acid loving plants add 1 part peat. etc etc etc Or based on your watering habits, the same would apply.

I feel as though my point isn't quite making it, maybe it is my lack of explaination or communication skills.

Will

Very basic talk now. Not directed at you but the situation requites it.
More organic material means more water retention.
More inorganic materials means more drainage.
If your soil stays too wet cut back on the organic and increase the inorganic.The reverse if it wont retain enough water.
Also consider this. Decaying organic material is out of necessity acidic. Decomposing ( and yes it will eventually decompose) is usually alkaline.
Starting with a 50-50 mix will give you a start.Then you will have to fiddle with that mix to suit your particular needs.
Does that help
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