Mounds

JayC

I have only used muck when planting on slabs. You could use some around the outside edge of the soil in the pot, say, 1 inch inwards from the edge of the pot. At this distance, it would most likely be strong enough to stop soil from washing out but when it does eventually sink into the soil, it should be at the edge and is a minimal problem. If i was to do this, i would press moss into it as well.

Obviously this technique is only used if it impossible to do "mound" without the clay. If you can do it with only compacted soil, do so.

I have used bought potters clay, clay slip and most effectively (i find) clay from my garden. Where i live there is large amounts of it and washing big chunks is easy. I then sit the washed chunks in a bucket of water for a few days then start to squish it under water with my hands. Any lumps such as pebbles and sticks are removed. I then let the water evaporate quiet a bit until whats left is a clay slurry. From there, i add whatever i want! I usually include sphagnum moss, coir peat, fines from sifted bonsai mix and a tiny amount of corn flour.

Good luck!

JayC

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