Soil is the key component to any good Native Hedgerow. With a strong soil you get a good hedgerow, with a good hedgerow- you get good soil for crops.
Soil is very important for the native hedgerow plants, as well as any other plants. Without soil the plants could not grow and produce the protective effects the hedgerow has on the garden. The plants would die off if the soil was not properly watered and given sunlight. The hedgerow is an important aspect to any farmer or crop and soil enthusiast. The ca.audubon.org website gives its importance of a native hedgerow. “The overall benefits of native hedgerows to farming operations include:
- Attracting
beneficial insects
- Improving
water quality
- Providing
windbreaks
- Suppressing
weeds
- Stabilizing
soil”
Testing the soil to determine suitability for the native
plants you have chosen is essential for planting. While plants should be
selected depending on the general soil conditions prevalent in your area, you
should conduct specific tests on the planting site, especially if it has
previously hosted non-native plants.
Soil is very important for the native hedgerow plants, as well as any other plants. Without soil the plants could not grow and produce the protective effects the hedgerow has on the garden. The plants would die off if the soil was not properly watered and given sunlight. The hedgerow is an important aspect to any farmer or crop and soil enthusiast. The ca.audubon.org website gives its importance of a native hedgerow. “The overall benefits of native hedgerows to farming operations include:
ReplyDelete• Attracting beneficial insects
• Improving water quality
• Providing windbreaks
• Suppressing weeds
• Stabilizing soil”
Testing the soil to determine suitability for the native plants you have chosen is essential for planting. While plants should be selected depending on the general soil conditions prevalent in your area, you should conduct specific tests on the planting site, especially if it has previously hosted non-native plants.