Understanding your garden soil

Waterwise fact sheet about garden soil. The most important steps in establishing and managing a water-efficient garden are to understand and manage soil. Soils with high water holding capacity, ample depth, effective infiltration and good drainage need less frequent watering and are best able to use any available rainfall. Includes information about soil textures, organic matter, soil amendments and the nature of soil.

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Date published:
2011

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