"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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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?

It depends on the existing composition of your soil. If it is
well balanced and you just want to increase the volume add a
good loam. If it is not balanced add whatever is missing in
greater amounts.

We live on a drumlin, which is a hill that was stripped bare by
the last ice age. The soil is poor and rocky.

How much manure should I add per cubic foot of soil? We have
cow manure available commercially here. How deep?

Who is doing this work? How has the drainage been handled?

Me, with a pick-axe and shovel. We have a supply of sand.
Would adding some of that help?

Thanks,
Gary