John's Answers to Common Questions:
Q: For raised beds, how deep should the soil be?
A: If you are using Hill Country Garden Soil in a raised bed, planter, or for any new garden or landscape, use a minimum of 6 inches of soil, and preferably more.
Q: For planting trees and shrubs, is Hill Country Garden Soil appropriate?
A: Yes, but not in place of the natural soil. It is
always better to backfill with the existing soil. When there is not enough
soil or when it is
extremely poor, blend Hill Country Garden Soil with the existing soil
and backfill. A top dressing of several inches of new soil is also beneficial.
Para plantar arboles y arbustos es recomendable para mesclar con la tierra
existente.
Q: If growing vegetables & flowers, do I need to add fertilizer to this soil?
A: Hill Country Garden Soil is rich with compost that
holds reserves of essential nutrients. However, to stimulate faster growth,
we recommend using Lady Bug 8-2-4 fertilizer, preferably a few weeks before
planting. You can also use John's Recipe liquid fertilizer. An organic
fertilizer program and/or annual compost applications will ensure continually
productive soil.
Para el crecimiento de vegetales y flores nosotros recomendamos el uso
del fertilizante 8-2-4 y el uso del fertilizante liquido John's Recipe
como un programa organico de fertilizantes.
Q: For roses do I need to amend this soil?
A: This is an excellent starting medium for roses. For
spectacular results, mulch roses with Revitalizer Compost and feed with
John's Recipe liquid fertilizer.
Para rosas es recomendable el uso adicional de composta Revitalizador
y el
fertilizante liquido John's Recipe.
Q: Will natives grow in this soil?
A: Yes, most natives will thrive in this well-drained
growing medium. For best results, blend Hill Country Garden Soil with
the existing soil and reduce or eliminate your fertilizer program.
Con plantas nativas recomendamos la mescla de Hill Country con la tierra
existente y se puede reducir su programa de fertilizante.
Q: How much soil do I need to plant a lawn?
A: Use a minimum of 2-4 inches of garden soil below
seed or sod. Use Hill Country Garden Soil for patching and leveling as
needed.
Es recomendable el uso minimo de 2-4 pulgadas de tierra para jardines
en la
siembra de semillas.
THIS SOIL IS ALIVE! Exposure to heat and light may stimulate white or orange-colored growth in the soil while it is still in the bag. This growth is a beneficial organism called actinomycetes. Simply break up the actinomycetes and blend into the soil.
To retain the highest quality, Lady Bug roducts should be stored in a
cool, dry place.
Para una mejor calidad, almacene todos los productos Lady Bug en un lugar
fresco.
