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a.hulva@coxinet.net · 07-21-2016, 08:34 PM

Don, I have had a similar situation with poor drainage. I built a new bed this year. I first tilled in a huge amount of coarse sand. The top 12" of soil is approximately 30 to 40% sand. I also mounded the bed a good 12" to 15" high. The result is superior drainage. If there is any down side it's that when it gets hot and dry it requires a little more frequent watering. I'm sure many probably think I've gone over the top, but I have approximately 15 different varieties in that bed that are doing fantastic.

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a.hulva@coxinet.net Location: Edmond, OK Zone: 73034 Name: Al Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 456 BananaBucks : 61,966 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 3,693 Times Was Thanked 779 Times in 317 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 437 Times	Re: New member in Gig Harbor, WA Don, I have had a similar situation with poor drainage. I built a new bed this year. I first tilled in a huge amount of coarse sand. The top 12" of soil is approximately 30 to 40% sand. I also mounded the bed a good 12" to 15" high. The result is superior drainage. If there is any down side it's that when it gets hot and dry it requires a little more frequent watering. I'm sure many probably think I've gone over the top, but I have approximately 15 different varieties in that bed that are doing fantastic.