A lot of people have drainage issues on their properties and it can be really challenging to manage. Sometimes a little trenching can go a long way to divert water away from certain areas and redirect it somewhere else. This is a steep hill and water and a lot of soil, sand and small debris were flooding over the edge of the wall, creating a mess and a pool of water there. While the trench doesn’t necessarily look great, it’s satisfying to be able to control this flow to a certain extent and you

Treating heavy sticky clay soil

Myth vs. fact - no-till can cost next to nothing, it can vastly improve clay soil, it dramatically reduces weeds, and it leads to much less maintenance over time (less weeding, less watering, less fertilizing). Ready to get started? Send me a message saying “no till” and I’ll get you setup with a preview for my No-Till Quick Start Guide and add you to my email list where I send free resources and information all about this. #gardentips #gardeningtips #gardening #notill #permaculture | Sunshine F

Gardening in Atlanta means learning to garden with clay soil — which is not completely a bad thing — clay soil has a lot of positive properties as well. BUT… if you want to improve your soil quality, here are the two things I’ve noticed have made the BIGGEST difference in boosting my soil (and no, it’s not fertilizer).Leaves: those things that fall from the sky every fall is natures way of amending the soil — leaves break down overtime and enrich the soil. Don’t like the look of leaves in your g