Gardening in Sandy Soil: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-169

by C. L. Fornari

Overview

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603426169
Publisher:	Storey Books
Publication date:	03/16/2012
Series:	Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

The Benefits of Sandy Soil

Drainage

Root Penetration

Air Circulation

Digging

The Disadvantages of Gardening in Sand

Rapid Water Loss

Nutrient Loss

Strategies for Success: Using Amendments

Soil Amendments

Green Amendments

Amending New Beds

Amending Established Beds

Fertilizing

Mulch

Mulching Materials

How Much Mulch?

Problems with Mulch

Choosing Plants

Sandy Soils and pH

Moisture-Loving Plants in Sandy Soil

Vegetables in Sandy Soil

Plants for Sandy Soils

Ground Covers and Grasses

Annuals

Perennials

Shrubs and Trees