Hi guys!
I live in Melkbosstrand (Western Cape, West Coast) and we have a real problem with hydrophobic soil. How does one rectify this cost-effectively and safely? Also, I want to plant some plants that are indigenous to the West Coast where I live and that are drought resistant. Do you have any ideas? How should I prepare my hydrophobic soil for these plants?
Thanks very much!
Regards,
Joey
5 replies on “Two West Coast questions”
Joey
I live on the sea on the west coast too. I find that the more compost and organic materials I add to the soil the more absorbent it gets . you are welcome t o visit my garden to get some plants that grow well in this area and also to see what I do to combat the salty air and extremes in wind that one finds on the west coast .
hi sue,
sounds like you have some good tips… do you have any pics / details of your garden?
why not post them in to post@sprig.co.za so we can share them on the blog? only if you want to… 🙂
Sure . Will take a few photos tomorrow when the sun is out. The spring flowers are worth a look at.
X
Sue
Here is a useful blog post with a gorgeous wildlife friendly West Coast garden
gardening on the West Coast by Artist Marie Theron
thanks for the link, ee…
thanks in advance for the pics, sue…