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sunshine preferredsunshine preferred Posts: 107
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I have just had my drive done and there is an area at the side which i am going to plant. I will order top soil to fill it , it measures 11m x 1m x 0.2 deep.. Should i just fill the area and leave it to settle before planting , water it or compact it down . My oh wants to compact it but it doesnt seem right, help !

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    I wouldn't compact it just tamp it down gently as you level the top soil and just allow it to settle naturally. Compacting can reduce the air in the soil and some air is essential for good root development.

    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • sunshine preferredsunshine preferred Posts: 107

    Thanks that what i thought but i needed somebody else to agree with me , my husband does very little gardening but thinks he knows best.

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    Don't they always! image

    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • sunshine preferredsunshine preferred Posts: 107

    Too true image

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