Posted 12/5/2012 15:44 (#2734540 - in reply to #2733072) Subject: Re: How deep is your top soil?
In terms of tilth and funtional aerobic soil....4" or less....mostly tight an nasty below that depth. Also depends on the plant community as some native plants tolerate poor soil conditions very well.
A good bois de arc cornerpost can last 80-100 yrs here.