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Deep roots loosen garden soil

Pelting rain, construction work or clattering children's feet leave compacted garden soil. Energy-sapping digging and raking only loosens the earth temporarily. You can achieve a long-lasting loosening effect with the help of deep-rooted, native plants. A positive side effect is a decoratively green garden, while ornamental and vegetable plants are in hibernation.

Special seed mixtures for soil loosening green manure are available from specialist retailers. Native plant species such as lupins (Lupinus), marigolds (Calendula), sunflowers (Helianthus), valerian (Valerianoideae) or winter rapeseed (Brassica napus) have proven their worth.

Loosen dense garden soil with green manure - this is how it works

The time window is open from May to October to improve compacted soil with green manure. Here's how to properly plant the seeds for speedy germination and rooting:

• Rake through the garden soil with a harrow
• Remove stones, roots and weeds
• As a seed bed, ideally one layer Compost soil and spread sand
• Seeds of green manure with Gritter or spread by hand

For good soil contact, step through the seedbed with a Lawn roller or the seeds work superficially with you Rake a. The later in the year you sow a green manure, the greater the amount of seed. Finally, water the garden soil with a fine shower and cover the area with a close-meshed protective net.

Clear the bed expertly

After 4 to 12 weeks, the plants of green manure have fulfilled their duty and loosened the soil deeply. Cut the vegetation with a lawnmower, Scythe or Brush cutter(€ 145.00 at Amazon *) away. The clippings remain as a for some time Mulch(€ 239.00 at Amazon *) lie so that it dries up. Only then do you work the green mulch into the garden soil. After a waiting period of three to four weeks, you can plant the loosened garden soil.