The idea of deep soil preparation is one I have always favored. It has many great advocates among English gardeners.
Once you get your hands on some tubers, you will have to find a well-drained, deep soil to plant them. As is the case with potatoes and other root crops, Jerusalem artichokes like plenty of fluffy soil rich in organic matter to spread out and grow.
Shallow-rooted, these plants don't require a lot of deep soil preparation before you set them out. They bloom only once, however, and must be replaced at the end of the season.
The best soil for the raspberry is a rich, light, deep soil. Plant them in rows six feet apart and three feet asunder in the row.
To grow spinach in pots, you'll need about 6" deep soil and 6" for the plant to spread out on top. Seeds can be started very early in the spring.
They need a loose, deep soil free from rocks and debris. Prior to planting, work the soil deeply. It is important to remove rocks, stones and debris which may impede the development of the roots. Add liberal amounts of compost.
You should buy the bulbs early and plant them as soon as you can in deep soil, with about 5 to 7 inches of soil over the top of the bulbs. Dutch irises are an exception to the early-planting advice.
Plants adapt to most soils, but prefer a deep soil that is moist for most of the year. They prefer temperate climates and are tolerant of most frosts and limited waterlogging.
Because roses are deep-rooted plants, they need well-worked, rich soil at least 3 feet deep (or more). While raised beds reduce the need for deep soil preparation - a 20-inch-tall, ...
Does well in many soil types, except permanently wet soils, but prefers moist, well-drained, deep soils. Keep vigorous with regular watering and fertilizing. The seed pods attract wildlife. Grows 20-25' high and wide. Hardy in zones 4-9.
 See also: Plant, Soil, Water, Planting, Flower
  
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