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Cheryl Isaak · 03-08-2010, 09:31 PM posted to rec.gardens

On 8/3/10 4:27 PM, in article
, "Gary Brown"
wrote:

Hi,

I am terracing a slope on our yard. I am unsure whether to put
in topsoil or just mix manure or compost into the existing soil.
Wouldn't the latter allow a higher concentration of plant
matter?

Also, I will need to temporarily move some plants while
terracing. What is best to do with those plants until
replanted?

Thanks,
Gary

First - create a holding bed for the plants you are moving.

The second - it depends. Are the plants/grass growing there now healthy and
happen?

Honestly, I add compost, manure, shredded paper to every new planting area.
(The shredded paper is to deal with the huge volume we happen to be creating
dealing with old paperwork. )

Do you need volume or do you have enough soil to create the terrace

Cheryl