71.   But since our soils are alkaline, I prefer to mix pecan leaves with other organic matter and make a compost to use as mulch.

72.   But the one that matters is that the soil was simply not rich enough.

73.   But the soil has been soggy and my shovel arm has been unequal to the task.

74.   But they can be successful farther north if the soil is right and winter temperatures are moderated by nearby bodies of water.

75.   By then, the soil will be tired and so will the plants, which bear most heavily when they are young.

76.   By the following spring, the soil would be free of rootworms, ready for a new crop of corn.

77.   Central Texas soil is clay-rich or clay-poor, depending on where you stand, Raney said.

78.   Clot said the soil was important.

79.   Choose a spot in full but not broiling sun where the soil is neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained and not too rich.

80.   Crape myrtles are not picky about soil, but a humus-enriched, well-draining soil is ideal.