This area in front of the house was an old disused cattle yard paddock. The soil was so compacted I had to use a crow bar to get samples to do a soil test. Before planting anything the soil needed some work. We added Gypsum and compost, ripped, applied a thick layer of mulch and let it sit and let the worms do their work. Planted 12 months later and the birds and bees are loving it.
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