What kind of soil do I use when repotting a money tree?
I found this: In addition be sure that the soil is a bonsai mixture proper for your type of tree. Potting soil holds too much moisture and promotes root rot. Soil (earth, sand, peat -2:2:1) Fill pot partially with soil, place tree, add more soil, and work it around roots. Systemic pesticide, clay and fertilizer may be mixed with soil to save a lot of work, the special bonsai mix AMBON, is available at American Bonsai Nursery containing medium top soil, coarse sand, peat, gravel, clay and bone/blood meal.
Whats the best sand to use when making a mix for laying breeze blocks and paving slabs?
Hi, Paving Slabs,(and I'm only guessing thats what you mean by block) need to be laid on a firm,level base. But the depth of that base depends on the type of soil you have ,and what the area is going to be used for. For just patios and walkways, you'll need to remove enough vegitation and soil to allow for the depth of the block,plus enough for a 11/2 " layer of sharp sand pluss allow a extra 3/4 " so the block will set below the grass, and won't ruin your lawnmower when you mow. Compact the soil with a Garden Roller, you know the ones that look like a big barrel and you fill them with water. Spread the sand around evenly with a rake and tamp it down with a piece of a 2x6 wood. If the area is going to be for, lets say a drive,or your soil has a lot of clay or peat, lay a sub-base of firmly compacted gravel or some crushed up stone to a depth of 3 or 4 inches before you spread the sand on top to level it out. If your going to park your car on it, you need to make the sub-base a least 6 inches deep ,to support the weight. Alot of work my friend! Good luck,Bye
What type of soil used for building construction?
I assume your question is “Which type of Soil better suits Building Construction?”Building foundation needs to be on stable and strong soils. Soils range in strength. Some soils are able to support a skyscraper, while other soils are not able to support the weight of a human. If the soil under a building is not stable, the foundation of the building could crack, sink, or worse–the building could fall.The strength and stability of soil depend on its physical properties. Soil with good structure is more stable. Clay textures are often more stable than sand textures because they have better structure. However, a mix of particle sizes (and pore sizes) is best for engineering (just as it is best for growing crops). It is also important that soil is stable through wetting and drying cycles, so that expanding soil does not crack roads or foundations.Good soil should also have the ability to capture precipitation, so that runoff and erosion do not damage structures. Good soils for infrastructure have balanced chemistry so no building material corrosion occurs.To determine whether a Soil is Good for construction or not, you need to get it tested for multiple parameters in a laboratory.1) Water Content2) Free Swell Index Of Soil 3) Plastic Limit Of Soil 4) Liquid Limit Of Soil 5) Particle Size Distribution Of Soil 6) The Specific Gravity Of Soil 7) The In-Situ Dry Density Of Soil By Sand Replacement Method 8 ) The In-Situ Dry Density Of Soil By Core Cutter Method 9) The Maximum Dry Density And The Optimum Moisture Content Of SoilBased on the above tests a Geo-technical Engineer would recommend whether the soil is suitable or not for building construction. Also he would recommend the type of the foundation to be laid to ensure the stability of the building.
Which is the best type of clay for making sculptures?
If you’re making a sculpture which will be moulded and reproduced, then any smooth handbuilding clay will do.If the clay shall be fired, terracotta or handbuilding clay will do. If you want a gritty texture, then any clay with ‘grog’ in it will do.If your sculpture will have very thin parts, such as feathers, paper-clay will resist cracking.If you’re going to take a very long time to finish your sculpture, such as if you don’t have much spare time, plasticene or another oil-based ‘clay’ is best because it won’t dry out and crack. This is expensive, however, and will need to be moulded and reproduced in a more durable material.There are artificial modelling ‘clays’ similar to the oil-based ones, that either harden with time or may be baked in your home oven. I find these too rubbery and not as smooth and nice to work with as real mud clay.
What kind of potting soil is best for begonias?
ow your plants are potted and what soil mix you use will have a lot to do with how successful you are. Begonias hate to be over-potted or over-watered. It is hard to kill an under-potted begonia, but they can die pretty fast if over-potted. Don't move begonias to a larger pot until roots have filled the current pot. If you find that a certain plant never seems to dry out, it is probably in too large of a pot. Move it down to a size that fits the rootball after you've removed all the soggy wet mix. For growing indoors you should always use a soil-less mix. Nearly all soil-less mixes are mostly composed of peat moss with additions of perlite and/or vermiculite. You can also make your own by mixing two thirds peat moss or a peat based mix with a third part perlite. A couple of commonly available peat based mixes are Sunshine and Fafard. If you use plain peat moss you should premoisten it before using because it can sometimes be hard to wet in the first place. When I use peat, I wet it with boiling water to get it slightly damp and then use it after it cools. I wouldn't recommend using any amendments you would commonly use outdoors such as leaf mold or manure, or even garden soil. These will cause your mix to stay too wet indoors and also invite diseases. A peat mix is the perfect mix for indoors since it drains well, but holds the perfect amount of moisture for the plant without staying too wet. I would use the same mix for begonias in terrariums. As far as watering goes, a good pot for using indoors is the type called a self-watering pot. There are many brands and they work well for most begonias. You should also only use a peat-based mix for these types of pots; anything else will stay too wet. Allow the mix to dry out slightly before refilling the reservoir again.
Ratio for mixing soil?
Dont mix in more then a 1/3 in compost/manure. Compost and manure is notorious for retaining water, this can lead to root rot. Make sure you add materials that will improve the drainage and porosity in the soil mix. Also non composted manure will burn your plants and kill them instead of help them due to the high amount of nitrogen contained in them. So to sum it up I would make a mix that meets these criteria Water retention (depends on climate and how much you water). I would avoid going over 1/3 in water retentive materials. Ex. compost, manure, vermiculite, coconut husks, and others like the artificial absorbing pellets. Drainage (this is key to a healthy soil because if the water sits it will cause root rot and other issues) Ex. perlite, crunched granite pebbles, etc. Porosity (This is important to have breathable spaces where roots will flourish). Ex. perlite, composted tree bark.
Mixing Sand With Top Soil?
no, not in my opinion, but consistency for soil types are always unique.... ur topsoil might not be the same colour as the stuff i see (black- dark dark brown) and ranges from this to like even a orangish red colour some places.... same with the sand, is it construction sand or beach sand?.... So my suggestion is take a large container, mix em up, let em sit, and see if they are what you want out of your soil
What is the best ratio to mix potting soil and compost for gardening in pots?
The ratio of potting mix depends on the type of plant you want to grow. The mix for planting an Orchid will differ from a mix for a succulent as they have different drainage requirements. However I assume you are talking about general purpose mix for plants.The rule of thumb in growing pot plants is to have a soil mix that will retain nutrients but drain very well . If your pots are for outdoors, a ratio of 1:1 should suffice. This will ensure good drainage and ample plant food;remember pot plants are heavy feeders as they draw food from a limited amount of soil. Some potting soils maybe inert and if you use a limited amount of compost, your plants will not thrive.
What soil mix do I use to grow cucumbers and tomatoes in pots on my patio?
Top soil works fine.If you want to mix in some compost,peat or sand is fine too.You will have to go by trial and error,as all the growing conditions will define how your plants grow.Tomatoes and peppers are not hard and will grow with care in most any soil.
Best soil for gardenias?
Miricle grow really is good soil. Make sure its potting soil, not garden soil. Garden soil is not good for pots... Not sure why, but it does say it on some bags. Just grab some miricle grow meant for potted flowers. Then when you go to plant it in the ground, make sure you use a little of the original potting soil and some garden soil so it doesnt go into shock. For me, once established, gardenias have always been easy to grow and hard to kill. They dont require a ton of upkeep, just sun and water :)