Having soil in good condition is essential for garden plants and trees to grow in good condition. It is not easy to have optimal land to grow different specimens since many of them require different types of soil and drainage, however they all share some basic characteristics that are good to know.
Today we will dedicate ourselves to the relationship of the land with water, that is to soil's ability to retain water but without generating flooded areas, something that does not allow the good growth of the plants because it affects their roots.
If you want to put your garden in good condition then you must try to have a soil that can store water in order to hydrate the plants and trees. The sandy soils are dry and they do not allow this storage so, if you have them, you will have to water them very frequently.
This does not happen with clay soils, which can even stop the water in too much and that is why irrigation must be controlled so as not to overdo it. The ponding It is very common in this type of soil and that is why it is necessary to have good drainage to prevent the roots from rotting.
S is about improve sandy soils To achieve more water retention you can add 100 kilos of peat or organic matter every 100 square meters or add some clay soil.
In addition, it is recommended to water more frequently but less so that then the water does not evaporate so quickly.
More information - Ideal soil conditions to have a beautiful garden
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