Sandy Soil Community › Community › No dig gardening › Preparing the ground › Sandy Soil This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 13 years, 3 months ago by Pete Budd. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts 5th June 2013 at 9:31 am #21651 CarrotHeadMember Hi Our Allotments have very sandy soil What is the best way of incorperaing organic matter, do I just lay it on top or mix it in. Thks 5th June 2013 at 4:46 pm #24101 bluebellParticipant Hi CarrotHead My allotment is sandy and it works just fine to lay it on top, especially if it is already wet underneath, it helps to keep the moisture in and reduce the need to water. 5th June 2013 at 8:25 pm #24102 Pete BuddParticipant I garden on sandy soil and I find its better if its not disturbed too much and can retain moisture extremely well if mulched on the top. Pete Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In