Gardening In Sandy Soil: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-169 (storey Publishing Bulletin, A-169)

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.;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.