Sorting out my plot ?

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nicklord1

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Sorting out my plot ?
« on: September 08, 2008, 22:33 »
Hi i have 2 plots  to sort out . one is shady  the other has direct sunlight. Shall i  first do a ph tester  , then clear some of the pebbles and rake it , then put  top soil on in a few weeks .  

Then what

How much top soil  ? etc

Do i water the soil or just make sure its clear of all weeds  so  rake it  weekly.

Thank you for your time and help to a beginners

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nicklord1

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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2008, 14:39 »
plz help

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lucywil

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Sorting out my plot ?
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2008, 14:42 »
in my opinion there is not much point doing a ph test if you are then going to add different soil to it, you may as well do the test afterwards.

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nwalch

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Re: Sorting out my plot ?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 22:33 »
Quote from: "nicklord1"
Hi i have 2 plots  to sort out . one is shady  the other has direct sunlight. Shall i  first do a ph tester  , then clear some of the pebbles and rake it , then put  top soil on in a few weeks .  

Then what

How much top soil  ? etc

Do i water the soil or just make sure its clear of all weeds  so  rake it  weekly.

Thank you for your time and help to a beginners


What state is your plot(s) in at the moment (fairly clear/full of weeds/brambles?). Can you post some photos.

Do you garden organically or are you happy to use chemicals ie. weed killer.
Are you looking for an allotment (full or to share) in South East Sheffield. PM me for details.

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noshed

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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2008, 23:55 »
I wouldn't have thought you'd need to water much at the moment! Rotted manure may be better than expensive topsoil as well.
Self-sufficient in rasberries and bindweed. Slug pellets can be handy.



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