Thanks for all the replies. Last year I added a five gallon bucket of aged
manure (minus the bucket) to the area. It didn't seem to help. It never
occurred to me to add TEN bags of stuff. So, I'll try one more time by
amending the soil and mulching.

Oh, and the peas, they're fine for spring, but it's too hot for them by the
end of May. Besides, I'd like something a little more permanent.

Again, thanks!