Gardening in Sandy Soil

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. The Benefits of Sandy Soil
Drainage
Root Penetration
Air Circulation
Digging
The Disadvantages of Gardening in Sand
Rapid Water Loss
Nutrient Loss
Strategies for Success: Using Amendments
Soil Amendments
Green Amendments
Amending New Beds
Amending Established Beds
Fertilizing
Mulch
Mulching Materials
How Much Mulch?
Problems with Mulch
Choosing Plants
Sandy Soils and pH
Moisture-Loving Plants in Sandy Soil
Vegetables in Sandy Soil
Plants for Sandy Soils
Ground Covers and Grasses
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs and Trees Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.