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The big
question
has to
be what
type of
soil do
you have
now? Is
it sandy
soil
or is it
clay
soil?
When
planting
trees
and
shrubs
in sandy
soil,
you must
incorporate
some
type of
organic
matter
to help
hold all
of the
moisture
that you
can. In
heavy
clay
soils,
it is
better
that you
use the
same
clay
soil
because
you are
creating
a
planting
hole
that may
not
drain
well.
The
addition
of
organic
matter
will
act like
a sponge
and may
result
in a
dead
plant
because
of too
much
water in
the
root
area.
Flower
areas
must
have a
well
prepared
soil
mix.
Soil
manure,
nature
helper
or
any
local
organic
material
that is
available
in your
area.
Mix the
soil and
materials
well and
I like
to raise
or mound
the
flower
area
because
it adds
to the
landscape
look.
After
planting
the
flowers,
mulch
with
mini-bark
or other
mulch
material
to
help
hold
moisture
and help
to
maintain
a more
even
temperature.
Perennial
and
ground
cover
areas
should
have a
good
soil mix
for
proper
growth.
The soil
needs to
be loose
by
incorporating
organic
materials.
Thoroughly
mix the
soil
and the
organic
together
before
planting.
With a
good
soil
mix, you
have
happy
plants
for
years to
come for
your
enjoyment.
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