Trying to figure out a way to manage densely packed clay soil for a new bed I planted last weekend. I couldn’t, and also didn’t want to, excavate the entire bed to replace or amend it with organic matter and sand, but I did dig larger holes with amended soil for the plants. I worry about them soaking in tubs of water.
I’m considering puncturing a container and placing it in a hole in the bed, then throwing compost and soil in it. My hope is that the worms (that are ever-present) will snack on it and create tunnels filled with castings. That’ll both aerated the soils and help distribute nutrients.
Is this a good idea? Does it work in clay soil?
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