@@ptonpc the end result seems to be about 60 percent water, which you can't remove on site. I did some quick reading and it sounds like there are rules around how the slurry is dumped or processed since it could contain contaminants (oils. Chemicals etc)
@@dirtfarmer7472 that would definitely be an easier option especially if there aren't any trees yet! Unfortunately would tear up the roots of existing trees :/
The bits that is missing here is: you need to know the depth of your compaction before deciding on the best method to mitigate. You also need to know what type of soil you have, some soils will naturally de-compact with no need for input. Any organic matter will enhance soil health, but wood chip is slow as it locks up nitrogen and surpasses microbial action for a period, better mixed with compost.
@@JamesTrounce yep, this is more of an intro to the topic, not meant to go into depth. Nitrogen lock up is an issue but occurs mainly at the surface/soil interface as long as you aren't digging the wood chips into the soil. The wood chips are also good for preventing additional compaction, whereas compost is much finer and doesn't offer the same benefits. For hands off/patient people, wood chips are a good option.
@@DavidSchneller-i7w 🤣 yes, they actually can by improving structure - both by creating larger macropores (their channels) and by compressing soil particles into aggregates
Thanks youtube, no idea why this was recommended but this was interesting.
@@Freerunx3 🤣 glad to hear it. Maybe a need for the info will come up in the near future!
@arboriststudyguide I do love trees!
Why can the slurry from the wet vacuum method not be reused?
@@ptonpc the end result seems to be about 60 percent water, which you can't remove on site. I did some quick reading and it sounds like there are rules around how the slurry is dumped or processed since it could contain contaminants (oils. Chemicals etc)
When I was farming we used a subsoiler deep chisel about 16-24 inches deep, we had a 9 shank, it was a good load for our tractor, Stiger
@@dirtfarmer7472 that would definitely be an easier option especially if there aren't any trees yet! Unfortunately would tear up the roots of existing trees :/
The bits that is missing here is: you need to know the depth of your compaction before deciding on the best method to mitigate. You also need to know what type of soil you have, some soils will naturally de-compact with no need for input.
Any organic matter will enhance soil health, but wood chip is slow as it locks up nitrogen and surpasses microbial action for a period, better mixed with compost.
@@JamesTrounce yep, this is more of an intro to the topic, not meant to go into depth. Nitrogen lock up is an issue but occurs mainly at the surface/soil interface as long as you aren't digging the wood chips into the soil. The wood chips are also good for preventing additional compaction, whereas compost is much finer and doesn't offer the same benefits. For hands off/patient people, wood chips are a good option.
I exist, can gophers help mend the soil
@@DavidSchneller-i7w 🤣 yes, they actually can by improving structure - both by creating larger macropores (their channels) and by compressing soil particles into aggregates