Because the soil throughout campus is considered to be sandy soil, special types of planting materials are recommended. Maintaining Green Team Gardens Sprinkler systems are extremely limited on campus. Each Green Team will need to water their own gardens with a watering can on a regular basis. Drought resistant plant materials are encouraged. The soil throughout campus is considered to be sandy soil which contains a high proportion of sand.
Sandy soil cultivates easily either dry or wet.
It seldom puddles or becomes muddy or sticky, and seldom has erosion problems because water enters it immediately, so there is none to run off on the surface. Because it retains very little water, plants wilt quickly. This type of soil is often called droughty. A simple way to feed the garden is to use liquid fertilizers or a water-soluble fertilizer. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.