Judy Ghirardelli wrote:

Cass - when you suggested digging deeper holes, I thought you meant rose
holes, not drainage holes for the drainage test. I mentioned it to my husband
and he just about fell over just imagining having to dig more than we already
did! He'll be relieved that you meant for the drainage test (I ASSUME that's
what you meant!!)

Yes, I only meant to dig drainage test holes that are larger than 1
gallon. One gallon is too small and too shallow. Sorry to be so
verbose and so unclear at the same time. :-/

. We already have mounded somewhat the entire bed - not to a
foot, but a good few inches higher than the grass.

I bet it's enough.

Thanks for the advice as always! I hope it June to be able to show a picture
or two! Very exciting!

Yes, it is exciting. Good thing you've had about the worst the weather
has to offer this year. No illusions.