|
Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 21:47
| We're thinking of relocating and am wondering what is the most common soil type in the Charlottesville area. I know soil can vary a great deal in a relatively small area but just trying to get an idea. Thank you in advance. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by farmerdilla (My Page) on Thu, Nov 18, 10 at 16:56
| Most of Albemarle county is piedmont red clay. Very fertile, but heavy. Going east in Fluvanna, you find a shale soil ( Sassafras) that need pretty heavy amendments. |
|
| I'm sorry I haven't been back to respond. Long story...car accident, holidays, buying a house. I'll be at Lake Monticello and that sounds like the heavy amendment area. I'll come prepared to work. :) |
|
| You could always do what we do and use raised beds. We use the Square Foot Gardening method and it's pretty darned foolproof! |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Virginia Gardening Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.