Improving clay soil
See also: gardens
Methods#
Suppress and cover#
- Newspaper and cardboard to suppress grass and existing cover.
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Add 75mm of hardwood chip on top and leave for 6 months.
Aiming to encourage worm action and make soil friable.
Plants#
| Plant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Acacia binervia | Small tree/shrub |
| Acacia cultriformis | ⅔m tall |
| Backhousia citriodora (Lemon myrtle) | |
| Banksia 'Giant candles' | Will grow to greater than 4m |
| Bottle tree | |
| Callistemon salignus |
Resources#
What native plants grow in clay?#
Article on Australian Native Plants Society site giving a list of plans and method for preparing soil. Advises use of tubestock. Gives a long list of plants that work on their site but the focus seems to be on plants that thrive on the clay rather than improving the soil. At least there is no discussion of any role the given plants may play in soil improvement.
Clay busting plants#
More permaculture oriented focused on list of plants but for vegetable beds?
Edible - Artichoke - Daikon radish - Cowpea - Mustard - Annual sunflower
Perennial - Alfalfa - Chicory - Comfrey - Dandelion - Yarrow