Kathy wrote:

The ground I am digging in is very hard on top, it takes a foot on the
shovel to get threw it. I loosen it all up and plant but then after watering
the top gets a crust on it that is very hard. What can I add to that soil to
make my veggies happier?
Thanks In Advance, Kathy

Sounds like what I have a lot of in my backyard (Albuquerque). I've had fairly
good luck using lots of steer manure (treated stuff @ 99¢/bag) and peatmoss. I
mix it all up together and the clay is finally breaking down so its workable.
My veggies love having softer soilG. Pickey darned things aren't they, them
veggies?


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John S. DeBoo