Improving soil conditions

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  1. Tina

    Tina Young Pine

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    I have an area in the backyard which is under trees (pine and cedar). We pruned the lower branches of the trees, so the area is partially shady. I am not sure if the soil is good though. Here are pictures of the ground:


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    Is this kind of soil good for any planting? What can I plant here? Also, if I have to improve the soil condition what do I do?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Sjoerd

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    That soil would be good for planting blueberry bushes, strawberry plants and at the edge, perhaps a Rhodi or a hydrangea.
     
  4. Tina

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    All right. I will get one of these plants for this area. Thanks Sjoerd!
     
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    AvaRose82 Seedling

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    If you want to improve the soil quailtiy, try looking for natural fertilizers or use compost. I read somewhere that plants love banana peels as food.
     
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  6. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    You are welcome, Tina.
    I hope that you have some good luck after planting them.
     
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    I use leaf mold to improve soil. Rake your leaves in the fall, pile them up, let nature due its composting business, then spread on the garden to improve soil.
     

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