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Two quick herb garden questions about cat poo/pee and vermiculite?
1. Ok, so lately my cats have seemed to think that my square foot garden is their own personal litter box. In a few days I should be getting some herbs to plant, so I don't want the waste to hurt them. I'm going to get some flexible black tubing and make a "chcukwagon" like structure with netting to try to keep them out (I'm staking it down). Do you think the herbs will be fine?
2. Ok, so my square foot herb garden was actually a vegetable garden last year, but really the only things that did good were the broccoli, peppers (3 types), and rosemary. The pumpkins, watermelons, brussel sprouts, and spinach all failed. Now I decided to just do an herb garden. It was made with peat moss, compost, and some sort of landscapers soil. I've fortified it a couple days ago with a light sprinkling of more compost. the soil seems really light, but I think I may need to add vermiculite. Should I add vermiculite? thanks
The kitties may be altering the ph of the soil.
I would have it checked. You can get a home ph tester at farm and garden and some big box stores or check with your local Ag Cooperative Extension office to see who else can do this for you.
I would mix the soil really well to get a better over all test but check with the agent to see what they recommend.
Vermiculite would only make the soil lighter. You want the soil to form a crumbly ball when wet. This assures the soil will both drain well but still hold enough water for the plants.
good luck.
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