DoctorSteve

I am trying cover crops in my yard this winter to break up the clay and add some nitrogen and plant matter to the soil. I like the idea of composting in place with cover crops. I am using Fava and Fenugreek as I read that they have deep roots and help break up clay. Our soil is not good at all, clay and sandstone.

I was also toying with the idea of using forage radish or daikon as well, as it has deep thick roots. I read that some people grow it and then chop the tops and let it all die in the ground. Then all the bugs ans worms eat it and improve the surrounding soil.

In spring I was going to plant clover and/or alfalfa after mowing the other stuff down. I don't know how well this will all work but I guess I will find out.