Not all soils are created equal. You can improve your soils to a degree, but it's always a good idea to set your expectations based on your soil's capabilities. That way you're working with what you've got and not throwing good money after bad. So do yourself a favor and check out the Natural Resources Conservation Service's web soil survey site.
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