Ok sounds like clay is just a pain in the butt. I'll add the mulch and see if I can not find any manure to put on there as well. would cow work as well or is there something specific about horse? Forgive me, I am experimenting here. I'm such a noob. I have also planted another rose and have mixed 1/3 clay 1/3 garden soil and 1/3 cow manure. Is that rose more at risk at this point? I've tried to make the inside of the hole more jagged and porous before filling so the roots might not have the balling effect. Now I am worried about it!! Lol he seems to be happy for the moment though.
