Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 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. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 6422 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 14150 2 4710 |