How to Test Soil Drainage

Learn how to test your soil drainage. Have you ever wondered what it means to have 'well draining soil'? In this video I show you how to test how well your soil drains, step by step. I will also show you ways to improve drainage, or improve water retention. Furthermore, I go into a detailed discussion of my own results. Digital TOC 01:08 Materials Required 01:45 Doing the Test, Step by Step 04:02 Calculating the Drainage 04:31 Ways to Improve Drainage 05:18 Detailed Discussion as to my results My DIY Tomato Cages - low cost, strong, sturdy, and they store better than conventional cages https://growitbuildit.com/diy-tomato-... IMPORTANT LINKS for further reading/video To test % clay, silt, and sand using mason jar / texture https://growitbuildit.com/mason-jar-s... To make Compost - simple step by step & quick reference guide. Save to favorites. https://growitbuildit.com/how-to-make... pH meter - it works well for quickly evaluating a sites suitability from a pH standpoint - https://amzn.to/2Mvo8g5 (affiliate link) See our collection of videos on how to improve your garden -    • How to Determine Soil Type by Hand - The R...   BECOME A PATRON:   / growitbuildit   JOIN OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://sendfox.com/growitbuildit