Very damp borders.

[GazSuttonUK]

Further to my question about my wet lawn, I have been digging in the wide borders and notice that on the one side of the garden they are very wet and seem to have a lot of clay.
Is mushroom compost safe and any good to break the clay down?
What about me adding sharp sand?

 

[Thermo]

do not use mushroom compost to break down clay. it is too fine and will do nothing apart from sit there get damp and stink to high heaven. Use a decent ground conditioning compost and a bit of sharp sand to do the job

 

[coldshowerkid]

Hi

you need to get some good organic matter in the beds. the local stable should be your first port of call

regards