oakshadows

Thanks, the soil here is all sand so we have been doing almost the same as you. There is plenty of compost here for us since we have 5 head of cattle. It works good for us and the worms love it, also improving it. Don't go as deep as you and only dig where the plant is going to be. Trying not to disturb the fungi and bacteria so they can help the plant absorb the minerals. Adding chealated micro minerals and using sea salt solution works for us also. Heavy on the mulch saves some watering time but the timer goes on next year when the season starts. Plenty to do here.

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