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How to improve drainage

Denno666Denno666 Posts: 22
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I have some marjoram that I want to plant out. However, having done a little internet browsing, I'm a bit confused. It needs well draining soil (it will be in a pot) and I was going to add a bit of either sand or grit. I brought several little bags from a local shop.  Is adding this a good idea, and if so do I mix it in or add it first?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128

    Hi Denno image

    I'd use an unglazed terracotta pot (old fashioned flower pot type) with a bit of broken pot over the hole in the bottom - then I'd mix 2 parts of John Innes No 3 loam-based compost with one part of horticultural grit.  

    That should keep your marjoram happy. 

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Denno666Denno666 Posts: 22

    Thanks Dovefromabove! Majoram has been planted and is looking quite happy in its new home.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128
    Hope it stays that way - any problems, give us a shout - someone will try to help image

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Tropical SamTropical Sam Posts: 1,488

    I would use grit - sand can hold a lot of water and is actually quite poor at draining.

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