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wardog25

Suggestions for fruit tree topsoil?

14 years ago

This is my first tree planting effort since moving to FL. I am planting several varieties of fruit (avocado, mango, lychee, banana, pummelo, blueberries).

I was thinking of planting most of them in a mound in case of flooding. The problem is, my yard is mostly flat, so I can't just dig a hole to get the soil.

I do plan to add some compost and such for certain trees, but that won't be enough to create a large mound.

Any suggestions for what kind of soil to use and/or where to get it for cheap or free? I live a half hour south of Orlando.

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