By putting a layer of soil conditioner of about 75mm on top of the clay soil then dig it in and mix it with the soil, the organic matter will help break down the heavy clay lumps and make the soil more manageable. This is best done annually.

Skip MNZ4 - You have 8 inches of good soil in Zone 5 so I would think you could plant the bulbs at 6, maybe 7, inches. The problem is not that tulips won't do well in clay but it's that the clay underlayment acts as a barrier to good drainage and if you have really wet conditions this may, indeed, lead to rotting of the bulbs. The Hyacinths can go in at the same depth as the tulips while the Muscari can go in at 5 inches. See similar questions...

Nothing will change in terms of the approval and construction standards if a septic system is applied for under the Interim Ordinance. The Interim Ordinance will allow certain types of advanced systems to be installed (systems which have been approved in the past via a Board of Supervisors' variance). Standard septic systems will continue to be allowed under in the new Ordinance using the same approval and construction standards currently in place under the Interim Ordinance. See similar questions...

The key to gardening in Colorado is soil. Apply 3 inches of organics on top of your clay soil, which should be rototilled to a 6- to 10-inch depth. We recommend Nature's Yield® Compost. See similar questions...

Good soil does contain particles of clay, sand, and silt, however sand does not improve clay soil. Adding sand to clay makes cement! To improve any soil, always add organic matter. See similar questions...

The BUSTER Food Cube is made for large dog breeds, weight over 10 kg, eg labrador, boxer, collie. The Buster Mini Cube is made for small dog breeds, weight under 10 kg, eg dachshund, chihuahua, pekingese. See similar questions...

By using it as much as possible with the dog. The more you activate the dog with the Buster Cube, the more pleased the dog will get using it, and the more the companionship between you and your dog is strengthened. See similar questions...

Look under "dealers" on this website. When activating your country, you will get a list of distributors. They will be pleased to assist you in finding the nearest retailer of the Buster Cube. In some countries we do not yet have a distributor. In that case please be patient until the Buster Cube is available on your market. See similar questions...

Please visit USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service web site at http://soils.usda.gov for more information about soils. See similar questions...

We get our clay from a distributor in Minneapolis that mixes clay from a number of different sources. See similar questions...

Testing has shown that manure will not adequately seal certain soil types. The Department has set the requirement of 15% clay to insure adequate sealing will take place. Do to increased hydraulic pressure on deeper waste storage ponds, additional testing and/or additional soil liner thickness will be required. See similar questions...

Three considerations can help you make a good decision: 1) your body size, 2) the activity you plan and, 3) the need for accessories. The system of support is identical in all the products so the primary difference is the varying extent which pressure is distributed on the back and knees. The Back-up is the choice for those who want all the accessories included and over twice as much cushion on the knee and back, compared to other models. See similar questions...

Yes, the cube rolls very easily and the dog does not need a lot of strength to activate the cube. Just remember that the Buster Food Cube is for large dogs and the Buster Mini Cube for small dogs. See similar questions...

When the dog is introduced to a Buster Cube for the first time, the degree of difficulty is set at "max". Fill the cube with dry food, approx. one spoonful. Rotate the Buster Cube a couple of times to distribute the food in the cube. Place the Buster Cube on the floor or ground with the hole facing upwards and let the dog smell at the hole. Push the Cube for the dog so that he can see how it works and soon learn what to do. In no time it will be necessary to change the degree of difficulty. See similar questions...

First and foremost it does of course have to be dry food and preferably the dry food you usually give your dog. You can also use treats, but be aware of the fact that you are giving the dog extra calories and therefore you have to reduce the amount of its usual food to avoid obesity. See similar questions...

The Price Buster form is your price comparison shopping tool for saving money. If you've seen a pattern somewhere else, we can probably sell it to you for a lower price. See similar questions...

Soil is made up of a variety of solid particles most of which are oxides of inorganic elements, it also has organic component which makes soil conducive to plant growth. See similar questions...