A garden’s success starts in the soil. Organic material, mineral content, water and air are the main building blocks in a healthy soil ecosystem. In the right balance these components support proper moisture level and nutrient retention.
For most Sonoma County residents clay-loam is our typical soil. It’s comprised of compacted, fine ground silt particles and is often very dense and somewhat difficult to work with. Mixing in additional organic material is going to create space between the particulate matter, allowing a more workable texture. We love using Paydirt for that. It is loaded with nutrient rich Chicken Manure and Mushroom Compost, and is well loved by all plants. It is important to continue adding in Paydirt to your soil each season, to maintain healthy nutrient levels and proper soil texture.
A great companion for Paydirt is our Eureka Planting Mix. It has Perlite and Gypsum in it, which helps prevent soil compaction. This allows the soil structure to be maintained even after some organic matter is depleted. This encourages an evenly draining soil, and allows air flow in the substrate. We recommend using a 1:1 ratio of Paydirt and Eureka Planting Mix.
If you have any questions about things specific to your garden, feel free to stop on in! We are always happy to give some ideas and tips on things that might best suit your situation.
