[Jewelry making - Article 00055] - Re: [Orchid] Recycling investment

[Paul D. Reilly]

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    As best as I can figure, the "enrichment"of the soil using used
    investment would be largely dependent upon the the acidity level of
    your soil. Investment is quite basic so it is of great use where
    soil is naturally acidic. Here in Colorado Springs, our soil is
    naturally basic in most areas, so investment would be doing little if
    any good (and, perhaps, some harm to growing conditions). The
    exception is where there are conifers growing. The fallen needles of
    these trees tend to make the soil within drip line very acidic and
    thus "liming" is recommended to amend the soil for most of the usual
    plants one would want to grow in these areas ( most of the common
    decorative varieties, grass, etc.) You would need a simple pH testing
    of your soil (kits available at most garden centers) to determine
    acidity levels and know what the requirements of the crop you were
    going to plant to determine whether or not using investment would be
    beneficial. 

    Just my humble (semi-educated gardener's) opinion, 

Paul D. Reilly
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