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The first step to understanding if the soil is good is to look at the plants that are already growing. Once this is done we will approach our terrain for a first superficial analysis that will help us in phase 2.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How many plants are there? What kind? What is the ground like after a rain?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We observe the ground, perhaps sitting in the shade with a good drink in hand.<\/p>\n Well. We are in the situation that we have taken possession of a house with a garden and we have no idea what to do to fix it.<\/p>\n Let’s sit down. Garden breaks are important and allow you to make good choices so we will observe what we have in front of us.<\/p>\n For this first phase of soil analysis we will perform 3 simple checks on our plants before observing the color and appearance of the soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n Are there any plants in our garden?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We could find land without plants. In this case we will immediately move on to the second phase<\/span> – as soon as the drink is finished.<\/p>\n However, it is much more likely that there are weeds and this brings us directly to the second question.<\/p>\n How many plants are there in our land?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The quantity of existing plants will already give us a first information on the quality of the soil.<\/p>\n If there are a lot of them, maybe our soil is already good and we just have to do the third and final check. If, on the other hand, they are not many and they are low, we can observe the earth.<\/p>\n If they are tall we will have to cut or tear up the tall weeds so that we can observe the ground.<\/p>\n What kind of plants grow in our garden?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Let’s try to understand it so that we can find out in what terrains they usually grow.<\/p>\n Good books for this study are, for example: “Erbe spontanee by Marco Alberti – Conoscerle e riconoscerle” or ‘Erbe selvatiche by Franco Lodini – Ricerca, riconoscimento e raccolta “or finally” Erbe di citt\u00e0 by Giovanni Appendino, Luciano Riccardo and Renzo Salvo – Erbe spontanee su marciapiedi, muri, bordi strade nelle citt\u00e0”.<\/p>\n Now that we know everything we need to know about the plants in our garden, we can look at the soil.<\/p>\n Soils can be clayey, loamy, sandy or calcareous when they are not balanced. <\/strong>If they are balanced we call it good ground.<\/p>\n Clay soils obviously contain a lot of clay and are also called heavy soils. At first glance it will be almost black in winter and cracked in summer. The loamy soils are dark brown and very fertile but with little clay. At first glance they are indistinguishable from good soil. Sandy soils will be recognized more closely because they are lighter and also due to the presence of sand on the surface. Finally, the calcareous soils are whitish to the eye in all seasons.<\/p>\n Now that we have observed it on the surface and we have an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat kind of soil there may be in our garden, let’s go to the next step.<\/p>\n We then move on to the second phase of analysis, the one that will allow us to better understand what type of soil we have by performing a simple “do-it-yourself test to understand the composition of the soil”.<\/strong><\/p>\n Let’s get up from the chair or take it to the ground – if we want to remain seated.<\/p>\n We collect a handful of moistened earth. This test is well known. Let’s try to make a sausage and join it at the top forming a donut.<\/p>\n If we fail at all we will have a sandy soil. If the sausage is formed, but breaks into a donut we will have a silty or calcareous soil –\u00a0 the color will already give us an answer for which of the two it is. If, on the other hand, the donut is successful we will have a clayey soil.<\/p>\n To best perform this soil composition test, my picking suggestion is:<\/p>\n Do not take the topsoil, but make holes about 15-20cm wide and 30cm deep. Then take some earth from the bottom. In this way you will be quite sure that your analysis concerns the part that most interests the roots.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alternatively, there is also this rather interesting do-it-yourself soil analysis test<\/a><\/span> that could help you understand if your soil is good.<\/p>\n If you are not sure about the information you have collected or you want to have the quantities of elements in your land, you can buy sampling tests available on the market, you can take the sample to a laboratory thus obtaining the professional results, or you can rely on a landscape architect who will take care of everything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Now that we have analyzed the terrain and we know precisely what our starting point is, let’s see how to correct and balance the various types of terrain.<\/p>\n How to improve clayey soil?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We discovered we have clayey soil.<\/p>\n This type of soil should be lightened and well fed with organic fertilizer and mulch (pine bark)<\/strong>. In fact, too much clay does not allow the roots to breathe and this makes the growth of the essences and the distribution of the lawn difficult and slow.<\/p>\n How to correct a loamy soil?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The donut did not form with the sausage test. \u00a0So we have a loamy ground. We went well.<\/p>\n Too much silt is not beneficial, but among the decompensated soils it can be considered the best because it is very fertile. Just spread the compost regularly (once \/ twice a year) and cover with mulch to solve the problem.<\/strong> But do it.<\/p>\n How to enrich a sandy soil?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Already picking up the ground we realized that it is sandy because our hands are full of sand.<\/p>\n This land is perfect for those wishing to make a Mediterranean garden with succulents. The sandy soil does not retain water so there is no risk of stagnation which causes the roots to rot but on the contrary can thirst the plants especially in hot periods.<\/p>\n Watering often (small amounts of water) and fertilizing regularly is necessary.<\/strong> The water, which is quickly eliminated, takes away nutrients, risking starving the essences.<\/p>\n How can limestone soil be corrected?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We are holding a whitish ground that is clearly calcareous. This terrain must necessarily be corrected.<\/p>\n On this soil it will be difficult to grow acidophiles because the circulation of iron in the soil is impaired. It must be compensated with fertilizer or compost in quantity to lighten it and bring it back to a good composition.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now we know what we need to do to make a clayey, loamy, sandy or calcareous soil good.<\/strong> Let’s move on to the actual practice.<\/p>\n What are the steps to follow to correct and improve the terrain?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When the soil is MANDATORY correct, proceed as follows: mixed with other cultivated land and sand to lighten it. This work, again for the sake of transparency, will be tiring – if done by you – and expensive because you will have to buy a lot of peat and cultivated land and plow the first 30\/40 cm of land with special machines (PLOW maybe for hire), spread the purchased earth \/ peat and mix (MIXER). Then crush the overturned clods (FRANGIZOLLA), pass the rake to make the soil the shape you want – all flat or with hillocks and hollows – and finally pass the roller (CONSTIPATOR) by hand. Don’t worry, today there are machines that do several things each so you won’t have to rent too many vehicles.<\/p>\n If, on the other hand, after taking several walks on your land you constantly come across earthworms, know that not only will they do the correction work for you, but it is also a sign that your soil is in good health. Thank nature and the universe, sit back and think about the garden you want.<\/p>\n Now on horseback! Work awaits us! Our new wonderful outdoor space is about to be born!<\/p>\n GOOD WORK and … if you have any questions please write to info@mondodelgiardino.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Sources of images<\/strong>: clayey soil from ortoacoltivare.it; loamy soil from casapratica.net; calcareous soil from contramalini.it; sandy soil from elementari.net; test of the bottles from venditapianteonline.it; earthworms from lafalda.it<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][dmg_masonry_gallery gallery=”5332,12167,12165,12163,5336,12161,12159,12149,12151,5338,12153,12147,12145,5334,12157,12155,12143,12141,5326,5330″ columns=”1″ gutter=”100″ zoom_hover=”on” images_size=”dmg_image_extra_large” hover_overlay_effect=”nothing” columns_tablet=”2″ columns_phone=”1″ columns_last_edited=”on|desktop” gutter_tablet=”20″ gutter_phone=”20″ gutter_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_class=”gallery-schede-botaniche” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dmg_masonry_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to understand the composition of a soil? it is clayey, silty, sandy or calcareous soil, you must correct and balance it. Find out how<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Testo (100%)\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] Capire con che terreno si ha a che fare nella creazione di un giardino \u00e8 fondamentale per poter poi fare le scelte giuste di conseguenza.<\/p>\r\n Le scelte giuste per la correzione del terreno stesso e le scelte giuste per la scelta del tipo di giardino che si pu\u00f2 ottenere e delle essenze da piantare.<\/p>\r\n Che tipo di terreno c\u2019\u00e8 nel mio giardino? Come capire se il terreno \u00e8 buono? E se non lo \u00e8 cosa posso fare per correggerlo?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n In questo articolo analizzeremo le domande e daremo le risposte.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n Il primo passo per capire se il terreno \u00e8 buono \u00e8 osservare le piante che gi\u00e0 stanno crescendo. Una volta fatto questo ci avvicineremo al nostro terreno per una prima analisi superficiale che ci aiuter\u00e0 nella fase 2.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Quante piante ci sono? Di che tipo? Com\u2019\u00e8 il terreno dopo una pioggia?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Osserviamo il terreno, magari seduti all\u2019ombra con una buona bibita in mano.<\/p>\r\n Bene. Ci troviamo nella situazione che siamo entrati in possesso di una casa con il giardino e non abbiamo idea di cosa fare per sistemarlo.<\/p>\r\n Sediamoci. Le pause in giardino sono importanti e permettono di fare buone scelte. Osserviamo quello che abbiamo davanti.<\/p>\r\n Per questa prima fase di analisi del terreno eseguiremo 3 semplici controlli sulle nostre piante prima di osservare colore e aspetto del terreno.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Ci sono piante nel nostro giardino?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Potremmo trovarci un terreno senza piante. In questo caso passeremo subito alla seconda fase<\/span> - appena finito il drink.<\/p>\r\n \u00c8 per\u00f2 molto pi\u00f9 probabile che ci siano piante infestanti. Questo ci porta direttamente alla seconda domanda.<\/p>\r\n Quante piante ci sono nel nostro terreno?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n La quantit\u00e0 di piante esistenti ci dar\u00e0 gi\u00e0 una prima informazione sulla qualit\u00e0 del terreno.<\/p>\r\n Se sono moltissime forse il nostro terreno \u00e8 gi\u00e0 buono e dobbiamo solo fare il terzo ed ultimo controllo. Se invece non sono molte e sono basse possiamo osservare la terra.<\/p>\r\n Se sono alte dovremo procedere a tagliare o strappare le infestanti alte in modo da poter osservare il terreno.<\/p>\r\n Che tipo di piante crescono nel nostro giardino?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Cerchiamo di capirlo cos\u00ec da scoprire in che terreni di solito crescono.<\/p>\r\n Buoni libri per questo approfondimento sono ad esempio: \"Erbe spontanee di Marco Alberti - Conoscerle e riconoscerle\" oppure \u2018Erbe selvatiche di Franco Lodini - Ricerca, riconoscimento e raccolta\" o infine \"Erbe di Citt\u00e0 di Giovanni Appendino, Luciano Riccardo e Renzo Salvo - Erbe spontanee su marciapiedi, muri, bordi strade nelle citt\u00e0\".<\/p>\r\n Adesso che sappiamo tutto quello che ci serve sapere sulle piante del nostro giardino, possiamo osservare il terreno.<\/p>\r\n I terreni possono essere argillosi, limosi, sabbiosi o calcarei quando non sono equilibrati. <\/strong>Se sono equilibrati lo chiamiamo terreno buono.<\/p>\r\n I terreni argillosi ovviamente contengono molta argilla e vengono anche chiamati terreni pesanti. A prima vista risulter\u00e0 quasi nero d\u2019inverno e screpolato d\u2019estate. I terreni limosi sono marrone scuro e molto fertili ma con poca argilla. A prima vista non si distinguono dal terreno buono. I suoli sabbiosi si riconosceranno pi\u00f9 da vicino perch\u00e9 pi\u00f9 chiari e per la presenza di sabbia anche in superficie. I suoli calcarei infine sono biancastri alla vista in tutte le stagioni.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Masonry (100%)\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" collapsed=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row make_equal=\"on\" admin_label=\"Riga\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"100%\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][dmg_masonry_gallery gallery=\"5331,5335,5333,5337\" columns=\"2\" gutter=\"20\" images_size=\"dmg_image_extra_large\" modal_title=\"on\" hover_overlay_effect=\"overlay_image_data\" hover_overlay_color=\"#0d321a\" overlay_title_size=\"14px\" show_overlay_caption=\"off\" overlay_content_animation=\"dmg-visible-bottom\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"left\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/dmg_masonry_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Testo (100%)\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] \u00a0<\/p>\r\n Ora che lo abbiamo osservato in superficie e ci siamo fatti un'idea di che tipo di terreno possa esserci nel nostro giardino, andiamo al prossimo step.<\/p>\r\n Passiamo quindi alla seconda fase di analisi, quella che ci permetter\u00e0 di capire meglio che tipo di terreno abbiamo eseguendo un semplice \"test fai da te per capire la composizione del terreno\".<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Alziamoci dalla sedia o portiamola sul terreno - se vogliamo rimanere seduti.<\/p>\r\n Raccogliamo una manciata di terra inumidita. Questo test \u00e8 molto conosciuto. Proviamo a fare un salsicciotto ed a unirlo ai vertici formando una ciambella.<\/p>\r\n Se non ci riusciamo per niente avremo un terreno sabbioso. Se il salsicciotto si forma, ma si rompe formando una ciambella avremo un terreno limoso o calcareo -\u00a0ma il colore gi\u00e0 ci dar\u00e0 una risposta per quale dei due \u00e8. Se invece la ciambella riesce bene avremo un terreno argilloso.<\/p>\r\n Per eseguire al meglio questo test di composizione del terreno, il mio suggerimento per il prelievo \u00e8:<\/p>\r\n Non prendete la terra superficiale, ma fate delle buche di circa 15-20 centimetri di larghezza e 30 cm di profondit\u00e0. Prelevate quindi un po\u2019 di terra dal fondo. In questo modo sarete abbastanza sicuri che la vostra analisi riguardi la parte che pi\u00f9 interessa le radici.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\n
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The types of soil<\/h4>\n
Step 2: Analyze the soil to understand its composition<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Improve the soil according to the composition<\/h3>\n
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Correct the soil<\/h4>\n
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Come capire se il terreno \u00e8 buono?<\/h2>\r\n
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Fase 2: Analizzare il terreno per capirne la composizione<\/h3>\r\n
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