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Old 04-28-2006, 04:51 PM
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i Need a hard native soil ? answered, please some1 give me your expert opinion!

i have a question. I am growing in ground in a whole about 10 foot by 10 foot by about 2 feet deep - im adding my own rich soil mix to the hole. Im planting 10 plants... My question is....if the roots go through my good soil and hit the native soil....will they still be able to grow? I was thinking they would because by that time they will be big enough and have strong roots which will be able to penetrate the native soil. The native soil actually looks pretty good, there was alot of native plants growing in it, ALOT. I just like the idea of adding my own soil, but i dont want to dig a 4 foot down hole.I would think the roots could penetrate it. Maybe they cant when they are young....but when they are older and stronger i would think so. I am asking b/c i know that the larger the hole, the bigger the plant gets, the more bud yeilded. but who says the roots cant penetrate the native soil? Can someone confirm my feelings or contradict them, i really need this answered if possible. thanks alot....also, i have a big pile of dirt around the hole from being dug up, can i leave this there? Will it hurt anything. thanks so much
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