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How to Turn Bad Dirt Into Good Dirt
How to Turn Bad Dirt Into Good Dirt. You've just bought your dream house, and you've gone outside to start your dream garden. Shockingly, you discover that your dirt isn't a nice, dark brown; it's red clay. That's no good for anyone. The bad news is that rectifying the situation will take at least several months of work; the good news is that it...
You've just bought your dream house, and you've gone outside to start your dream garden. Shockingly, you discover that your dirt isn't a nice, dark brown; it's red clay. That's no good for anyone. The bad news is that rectifying the situation will take at least several months of work; the good news is that it can still be done.
Things You'll Need
Shovel
Rake
Topsoil
Mulch
Use your shovel to completely dig up the area you're planning to work on. Dig up the soil to a minimum depth of 5 inches.
Rake through the soil and remove any rocks--or anything that isn't dirt. Continue to rake until the soil is very fine.
Cover the area with at least 2 inches of bagged top soil. Then rake through again, mixing the dirt together. Use your shovel if necessary.
Cover the area with a layer of mulch.
Completely soak the area with water. Do this at least once a week for a month (unless you get a good, soaking rain).
Repeat the entire process at least three more times.
You will know your dirt is better when it is a deep, dark brown, and you don't see any remaining red.
