Originally Posted by TGW1
Originally Posted by MartyC
Originally Posted by Snipe
Marty, Is your soil sandy clay or sandy loam??


I’m not sure how to identify the soil . It seems like a very fine red sand. When I did a bucket test(With perforated bottom) it held water for 2 days then found a hole and washed out. When I put a small amount of the bottom soil in my hand and get it wet I can make a ball, roll it back and forth and form a “worm”. When it dries it becomes hardened but breaks easily. I have the soil conservationist for our county coming to look at it in a few days, but not sure if they do soil analysis or not .I know it’s important in determining the application rate for the bentonite. I think 4 lbs per sq foot might work but really am not sure how much is needed.


Why not take that same bucket and then add the bentonite to see the results of adding the clay. Might also give you an idea as to how much bentonite to add. You could mix it in or add it to the top of your sample of dirt to see what works best for you.