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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 24, 2021 | Replies (482)

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@gingerw Good soil is certainly a key. Depending on how large a space you have, you can get amendments by the bag. You might send samples of soil taken from different places on your property to a field agency, and get their recommendations. I get mulch by the yard - I get it from a local supplier who lets me use their dump trailer, which holds 3 yards.

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@jimhd I was pulling weeds from along the driveway and sidewalk this morning. The area tips downhill, so previous owners used Oregon rock to line the edges to help erosion. Yep, a lot of clay under it all. I am thinking to get an above-ground compost/garden bed combo to get going for next year. We will have grass clippings, leaves, bark from our downed trees to mix in with mulch/dirt.
@rosemary Yes, except we don't have anything local. Unless local is 25 miles away ;)) I do need to find ugly smelling flowers, as the deer around here are very happy to much on pretty much anything. This morning a young one was in our yard "helping" trim the trees just budding out.
Wonder if there is a "Composting for dummies" book...
Ginger