Planting Knock Out Roses in Chicago Clay Soil

Soil Prep for Knock Outs in Heavy Clay

Zone 5 Chicago, shallow clay, little topsoil. Digging large holes. Best soil/compost/fertilizer mix?

Hole: 2 ft wide × 18–24 in deep. Mix: 1/3 native clay + 1/3 compost/fine bark/steer manure + 1/3 potting soil.

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