Hi, I second Adam's thoughts about bark mulch - a great additive (pine bark, in particular) if already broken down a bit. And I agree with his thoughts about soil testing - also to check your pH. If you are adding pine bark, you may be lowering your pH more than you might like. Good luck!
Lisa in Mpls. (where the soil is full of clay and the water highly alkaline
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