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Originally Posted by Ozzello
As far as the soil issue. even mulch won't repair the alkaline "soil" here in TV. The roots will not grow into the soil even after years, only spread just below the mulch. I suggest coffee for the tannic acid, a little bit spread all around , and very often for the first couple years.
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You're correct that the soil is very alkaline in TV which limits what plants with thrive in such an environment without amendments. The best method of treating that is by adding Calcuim Carbonate or Dolomite as the University of Florida recommends.
Coffee as an amendment to raise PH is a long debunked myth.
Oregon State University.