Hello all,
Hope everyone is doing as well as expected in these trying times.
I am posting to see if I could get some advice on my garden. This is an area in the backyard that has been used for quite a few years for gardening. I was in charge of it for 3-4 years now. About 2 years ago I took the city up on the offer for free compost. I'm thinking this may be the source of my problems. Last year I added chicken poop to the soil before planting. I got a feeling that the soil is too rich now. Almost all the plants planted seemed like they went into shock when planted. Most seemed like they recovered then started to grow. Never was it where they were thriving and "happy", it seemed. Some just ended up dying.
I'm not looking to grow the biggest ever, just have a garden that the plants can thrive in, instead of managing to survive. Any tips on what I should shoot for? I also have a soil kit. So I could get some info for you on that.
Much appreciated for any and all info provided, and thanks for supporting this rookie.
Hope everyone is doing as well as expected in these trying times.
I am posting to see if I could get some advice on my garden. This is an area in the backyard that has been used for quite a few years for gardening. I was in charge of it for 3-4 years now. About 2 years ago I took the city up on the offer for free compost. I'm thinking this may be the source of my problems. Last year I added chicken poop to the soil before planting. I got a feeling that the soil is too rich now. Almost all the plants planted seemed like they went into shock when planted. Most seemed like they recovered then started to grow. Never was it where they were thriving and "happy", it seemed. Some just ended up dying.
I'm not looking to grow the biggest ever, just have a garden that the plants can thrive in, instead of managing to survive. Any tips on what I should shoot for? I also have a soil kit. So I could get some info for you on that.
Much appreciated for any and all info provided, and thanks for supporting this rookie.