Our latest YouTube video explains hydrophobic soil: What is it and how to fix it. We’ve got really sandy soil in one of our gardens in Los Angeles, and it dries out quickly. If we’re not on top of it, the soil starts to repel water in no time.
This video shares what to do if you have the same problem. Implement these ideas and keep your soil happy all season long.
How to Fix Hydrophobic Soil
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Here’s an other way to help fix super dry soil: add biochar to your compost to kick up its absorbability, and microbial and nutrient capacity.
Learn more about how soil works from Dr. Elaine Ingham, our soil food web mentor
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Learn more about mulch and how it works and how it differs from compost here.
Treat your soil well and it will reward you with a bountiful harvest. Keep it moist, covered, and thriving so that it performs the way it’s supposed to.