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Message: [QUOTE="Anniekay, post: 270828, member: 22280"] I have, when I got my raised beds, put downfall from my oaks in the bottom, ( my red oak constantly drops twigs and branches) then whatever needed cutting back or had given up in fall on top of that. It saved me buying bags and bags of soil and compost as my raised beds are 17" above ground. I have sandy soil with clay approximately 16" beneath, but even the clay is mixed with sand so drainage here is the least of my problems. This makes me think I could add more mulch in the bottom of my planting holes, and to my soil amendments to hold water better since it wouldn't rot quickly here but help hold water instead. Thank you for your post !! [/QUOTE]