bugs
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I'm struggling to determine the most appropriate and safe soil substrate...
On one hand I could just take a spade to my back garden, getting below the surface layer in a relatively untouched part of the garden. However, my garden used to be a river bed and is therefore quite sandy and stony. Whilst I believe the soil does not need to be rich in fertiliser, I think my "soil" (I use the term loosely) is too devoid of any goodness.
That leaves me trying to identify a suitable alternative (in a bag!) I'm thinking John Innes Cutting Compost (as I believe it does not have any added ferts); however, it does contain Peat which could be a problem.
My latest thought is pond soil...
Would be grateful for thoughts, feedback, and experience.
Cheers
On one hand I could just take a spade to my back garden, getting below the surface layer in a relatively untouched part of the garden. However, my garden used to be a river bed and is therefore quite sandy and stony. Whilst I believe the soil does not need to be rich in fertiliser, I think my "soil" (I use the term loosely) is too devoid of any goodness.
That leaves me trying to identify a suitable alternative (in a bag!) I'm thinking John Innes Cutting Compost (as I believe it does not have any added ferts); however, it does contain Peat which could be a problem.
My latest thought is pond soil...
Would be grateful for thoughts, feedback, and experience.
Cheers