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Is it safe to put water well cuttings (limestone) in the garden?

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Wе hаνе a οf fine limestone chips frοm having a water well dug,I want tο pull аll οf іt іntο thе garden wіth a grader blade.
I ѕhουld hаνе ѕаіd DRILLED instead οf DUG

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2 Responses to "Is it safe to put water well cuttings (limestone) in the garden?"

  • Mathew W says:
    April 22, 2010 at 5:40 pm
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    Limestone alters the ph of the soil. I would love to have your limestone chips, because my Carolina red clay is acidic, and I have to buy ground limestone for it.

    But you probably have somewhat alkaline soil, because you have limestone in your bedrock. Adding freshly ground limestone wouldn’t help if your soil is alkaline.

  • lazybones says:
    April 22, 2010 at 5:40 pm
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    Hmm..too much lime will affect grass growth, encourage earthworm activity ( they will leave lots of muddy castings on the surface), limit the type of plants that will grow in your garden and possibly damage your lawnmower/person when cutting; stones always rise to the surface.

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