Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Soil preparation for Empire Zoysia 3Mar 26, 2017 11:36 pm I would hope the pool had been modified with large holes cut to ensure drainage. Otherwise it becomes a pool again, or a bog. Re: Soil preparation for Empire Zoysia 4Mar 30, 2017 3:09 pm The Garden Whisperer I would hope the pool had been modified with large holes cut to ensure drainage. Otherwise it becomes a pool again, or a bog. The previous owner said the old pool was all smashed up before they filled in the area so I don't think the pool is the main source of the problem. As an update, I have cut back the watering to 2 min, 3 times per day and the area has firmed up substantially. A few people have commented that the soil we added has too much organic matter. The topsoil we added has 33% sand and 66% soil enricher / organic matter. Is this an appropriate ratio for the lawn? I think the main problem is that original soil below the topsoil (approx 200mm - 250mm) does not drain very well. I'm hoping the organic matter overtime will actually help improve this. Re: Soil preparation for Empire Zoysia 5Apr 02, 2017 8:24 am Organic matter is like a sponge. Takes heaps of water to get the water down deep iF It is dry AND ages to dry out if it is wet. If you have damp ground then stop watering you don't need more. I don't believe u can have too much organic matter so long as it has had time to compost down and stop producing heat. Stick your hand in after it drys out to take a temp reading. You will find the organic matter as it breaks down further is going to make your soil slump, some top dress with compost or good soil each year. Keep the soil below the height of paths as the grass adds height. Re: Soil preparation for Empire Zoysia 6May 01, 2017 12:09 am dantab The Garden Whisperer I would hope the pool had been modified with large holes cut to ensure drainage. Otherwise it becomes a pool again, or a bog. The previous owner said the old pool was all smashed up before they filled in the area so I don't think the pool is the main source of the problem. As an update, I have cut back the watering to 2 min, 3 times per day and the area has firmed up substantially. A few people have commented that the soil we added has too much organic matter. The topsoil we added has 33% sand and 66% soil enricher / organic matter. Is this an appropriate ratio for the lawn? I think the main problem is that original soil below the topsoil (approx 200mm - 250mm) does not drain very well. I'm hoping the organic matter overtime will actually help improve this. Re: Soil preparation for Empire Zoysia 7May 01, 2017 12:11 am Not sure what's going on with my quote, so here's the reply You shouldn't be watering that often. Even if you were in Perth, we can water 2 times a week and with good soil prep, that's cut to once a fortnight. If you are in the Mexicos (Eastern States) it certainly won't need much, especially at this time of year. It's not too much organic material. I'd still check the pool isn't still there. Hello, I ordered a spa and it’s coming in 2 weeks, but recently realised that I need to prepare the floor to get it perfectly level? I wasn’t bothered as it was… 0 4867 PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon 1 26098 Hi Building Expert, Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated, there is also a code of conduct for building surveyors which they need to follow as well. I am looking… 4 11781 |