In a message dated 97-04-07 00:51:44 EDT, Pumkinguy@aol.com writes: << Subj: Re: Soil compaction around the plant Date: 97-04-07 00:51:44 EDT From: Pumkinguy@aol.com To: mherndon@InfoAve.Net CC: pumpkins@athenet.net Mark, Plant roots go out 15 feet or more. Get some old boards or plywood to walk on for soil compaction. pumkinguy@aol.com >> I thought yopu walked on water! Or is that paddled? George