"Phisherman" wrote in message
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Clay or clay soil is best. You want something that will not allow
water to seep through nor hold water. It should be much cheaper than
dirt. If you want to save some money try to avoid nurseries--they are
usually 2 or 3 X the cost of getting your "fill dirt" from somewhere
else. Check contractors, farmers, Yellow Pages, etc. Expect to pay
at least $50 just for the delivery. Around here (E.TN), clay soil can
be had for free.

I've been buying topsoil in 40 lb bags and the price varies considerably.
The topsoil holds water. I'll find someplace that'll deliver clay based
soir\l

Mike