Hi all
I have recently been lucky enough to obtain an allotment plot 'well half plot' for now at least.
We are currently going through the process of digging out all the grasses and weeds and have approx 1/3rd left to clear.
Our soil is clay soil and according to the neighbouring plot holders has a tendancy to hold water. I know adding manure to the soil (along with sand??) will improve it but i am wondering if its ok to do this in winter. We estimate(dependant on weather) it will take approx two weeks for us to be at the stage where we could add manure to the soil but im unsure if mid december is too late and if so is there anything else i can or should do.
The 'plan' was to clear the plot as much as possible then add manure or whatever we need to help the soil.
We would like to have fruit trees and bushes along the perimeter of the plot and then obviously the spaces for the beds, compost heap etc.
In/by? spring we intend to use railway sleepers to create 6 beds, digging out the soil from the 'walkways' to fill up the beds.
Which leads me to another question actually (sorry
) are there any substrates i could use on the paths to help deter snails, slugs etc? the paths will be surrounding all beds so in theory it would be ideal if there was something they didnt like going on (im sure lifes not going to be that easy though lol)
Anyway i think thats enough of me babbling im sure ive given enough of an overview of the intentions, if anyone can tell me anywhere im going wrong in my plans or answer any of the questions ive asked id be extremely greatful, ive been waiting for this plot for years and now ive got it i feel totally at a loss lol.
thanks in advance for any help
stacey
xx