Authentic Questions
- How much will this cost? So far $132.39 just for amendments.
- What type of soil do I have? Does it matter for this project? It does matter- Although I don't know what type I do know I have sick soil.
- Do I need to have my soil tested? YES- I do not want to guess and try to plant when it's not ready. I want to quick fix. Farmer Bill at City Farmers Nursery helped me. He tests your soil and tells you what you need.
- What material is best for amending this type of soil? Poop, compost, sulfur... Read more on my post which includes my prescription.
- Should I experiment with polyacylic acid to make my soil more water absorbent? I haven't tackled this question but Farmer Bill knows what he's talking about and I have faith that I won't need to try this.
- My 2 year old still uses diapers. Is it safe recycle the inside of a peepee diaper in the soil? I know it sounds gross, but I do wonder. I will explore this more later.
- How soon until I can plant? Farmer Bill said I have to wait a whole 3 minutes after I amend my soil.
- What should I plant, considering fall is around the corner? I have a few guides on my Pintrest research page which will help me. I am almost to that point.
- Will my fence keep the dog out? I still haven't built my fence.
- Will my arch enemy, the gopher, come back? It killed my tomato plants a few months ago. If he does I will bomb him.