We often hear that clay in soils is bad, but this is not so unless clay is in such a high percentage that water drainage is poor with subsequent lack of oxygen availability resulting in poor root metabolism. The best soils for plant growth related to availability of water, oxygen and nutrients are combinations of all three that are termed loams. The physical components involved in soil texture are large particles (sand), medium-size particles (silt) and the smallest particles (clay). A key mantra of fellow OSU Extension agent Joe Boggs (Hamilton County) and I is understanding the interaction of the physical, chemical and biological components of soil and its importance in root health. Here is the first of a few quick hints I have featured in recent programs for the green industry and Master Gardeners that we shall discuss in upcoming Almanacs. For plant lovers and landscapers, now is the time to begin reminding ourselves of what makes for sustainable gardens and landscapes for years to come. Spring training begins for more than just baseball. Seed catalogues and garden plans for the upcoming seasons truly seem reasonable now as the calendar turns its pages. Blue-sky days, sycamores and London planetrees against that sky priceless. Snow makes evergreens even more lovely, with their icing and little dollops of powder propped up on the twigs. See below for why.ĭespite many inconveniences, we must admit that the soft snows of late were lovely. Furthermore, we shall surely be exhausted come April 1. I confidently predict that if March comes, April shall surely follow. My mother-in-law Margaret asked about The Great Jimangi’s seasonal prognostication for the future. The melt before this winter’s next chapter has arrived.
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