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Gardener digs coir and biochar into sandy soil

Original: I’m typically no-dig, but as i plant beds this year, i’ve been digging a bunch of coir and biochar into my very sandy so

A gardener who normally follows no-dig methods says they have been digging coir and biochar into very sandy beds this year, after compost and mulch alone failed to hold nutrients and water. They report a significant improvement in the amended beds. The account highlights how sandy soils can force even no-dig growers to adapt, and biochar's water and nutrient retention is drawing interest among home gardeners.

Why now: Home gardeners are comparing soil amendment strategies as spring planting gets under way.

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• I’m typically no-dig, but as i plant beds this year, i’ve been digging a bunch of coir and biochar into my very sandy soil. Compost and mulch haven’t been cutting it for nutrient and water retention. So far it’s made a very significant difference - beds with the amendment did… · sus@timeloop.cafe · 17

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