Re: sand

 > I think sand added to clay is the no-no, you get what is close to concrete

 for your trouble but if a large amount of leaf compost is added, some sand
 would not be a bad idea. Only you know what you have under this bed for

 > your area.

This is an area where the TYPE of sand used is important. Many folks make the mistake of using beach or playbox sand, of small and relatively uniform grain size. In my soil, I have been successful in using modest amounts of what we call sharp sand or torpedo sand, of mixed grit size and irregular surface.

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Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@wi.rr.com

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