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Before turning the compost additives into the planting bed, add a layer of gypsum, also known as calcium sulfate, and an organic all-purpose plant food. (Courtesy)

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Once you’ve tried digging the first planting hole in a mountain garden you learn that our native soils are HARD! Skimp on spring soil preparation to “soften” the ground and a mountain garden’s production can drop to almost zero.

By KEN LAIN, Special to the Courier January 10, 2019