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.

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.

None. Orchids do not grow in soil. In the wild, most orchids are found high above the jungle floor, in the tree canopy. For best results, orchids should be grown either in New Zealand sphagnum moss, fine orchid bark mix or medium orchid bark Mix. Orchids must be grown in pots with good drainage. Soil is bad for the plants because it cuts off air circulation at the roots and blocks the drainage of water.

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.

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.

My clay of choice is a polymer clay called "ProSculpt". ProSculpt is a durable, low-fire clay that creates a doll with a realistic finish. Gene®doll is a registered trademark of Ashton Drake. G.I.R.L. Force® doll is a registered trademark of Jakks Pacific, Inc. Barbie®doll is a registered trademark of Mattel, Inc. Petite Fantasy/The Little Doll and Karen Morley are in NO WAY affiliated/connected with the creators/producers of the dolls used for the art designs on this website.

I now use only Premo! or Fimo clay. I love this clay because it's very durable unlike the Sculpey I used back in the 80's and 90's.

Answer: If you want to mix your own soil for your rose beds, the HRS recommends 1/3 soil, 1/3 sand and 1/3 compost. The goal is a rich organic soil that will drain well.

A general answer to your question would be a soil that is moist and well drained. However, that only tells part of the story. You see, there are many types (species) of conifer. If you look, you can find a type of conifer for every type of soil. Some conifers grow only on sandy, well drained soils. Some only on soils that are wet most of the year. It's also important to find a soil with the right pH balance (pH tells whether the soil is acidic or basic).

When you are planting flowers or shrubs in a pot (of any kind) you should use a potting soil. Potting soil tends to be lighter than topsoil and has additives such as vermiculite or perlite to keep it light. It also tends to not pack down leaving the roots more room to grow. Top soil is used for lawns, gardens, and flowerbeds. It is excellent for patching bare spots in your lawn and helps to add extra nutrients. It is heavier than potting soil so it is less likely to erode in the rain.

Soil should have good drainage. You can mix equal parts of peat moss, compost and soil from the spot where you are planting. Perlite or vermiculite can also be added.

Actually, there is one area we have had some difficulty with. The "sugar sands" of Florida are the most problematic surface condition that we have found. These are very loose, fine sands, which contain sparse roots of native grasses. The roots make it difficult to push down the Grazier sand points. We have a "Sugar Sand point" for individual sales, which we do not list on the public catalog.

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

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

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.

Activated bleaching earths are monmorillonite clays. Like all clays, they are composed primarily of oxygen, silica and alumina arranged in a crystalline lattice structure. Acid activation of these clays enhances the natural ability of clays to act as magnets, with the ability to attract and hold both oil soluble and oil insoluble impurities from the oil.