Newish to serious gardening I have just removed all the soil from a raised garden bed that has never had plants in apart from a small round privet and a bamboo tree I removed the privet and removed all the soil and all the attempted growth of the bamboo tree and that I found extended about 8 foot but had not made it above ground yet. I did not remove the actual bamboo tree itself. After sieving all the crap out of the soil I am left with very dusty dry soil with small stones (eighth of an ins or smaller) that made it through the sieve. Do I also need to remove those or will they help with drainage? I assume I can revive the soil by adding compost and mulch and left it for the winter. Any other tips. Should add some earth worms to? I am going to cast a small concrete wall between the bamboo tree and the rest of the plants hand hopefully it won’t strangle them.
I don't see anything wrong with leaving the smaller pebbles. They will help with drainage. I DO think that your idea of adding compost is good. Turn it in with your soil. After, you can add earthworms, then mulch over them. These are all great ideas!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/compost-as-soil-amendment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm
Changing the state would mean: Drying coffee grounds. Washing and then drying coffee grounds. Growing mold on coffee grounds. Breaking up or leaving compact.
Adding used coffee grounds to the garden will improve the tilth of the soil, but it does not change the acidity level or add much in the way of nutrients. However, adding used coffee grounds to your compost pile will increase nitrogen in the compost.
There is no need to change its state in the ways you mentioned. This article explains the ways you can use coffee in the garden:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
I want to change my garden as its all gravel when I have taken away some of the gravel the soil is all clay abd sand. I want to make flower beds and put some conifers along my fence. Please could you tell me what I need to do.
I see you have raised beds and containers and that is the right idea. You have your work cut out for you trying to amend a gravel and clay soil. Here is information on rectifying the soil and plants that tolerate compacted soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/working-in-rocky-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plant-for-compacted-soil.htm
In late spring my tomato vines started to wilt and die. I did get a nice harvest before that started. I assumed it might be a blight or fungus, which is why I solarized area with plastic and will be ready for fall planting. I will used worm castings, but what else do you recommend.
We recommend having your soil tested at your local extension office before amending, then you know exactly what to add.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
I have not been good at pruning my fruit trees and someone recommended coffee grounds...There is an improvement but need more info.
Sure! This will be just one part of a whole regiment of things that you will want to use, though. Spent coffee grounds are more for texture improvement than nutrient improvement. They do contribute some nitrogen over time, though. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/coffee-grounds-lawn-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
try as we may to rid our lawn of moles they keep coming back....
I don't think that it would do a whole lot, but predator urine will!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/using-predator-urine-in-gardens.htm
Daylillies don’t fine but everything else I’ve planted looks sick and some have died. I had a great garden at my 1st house but here the soil is strange and powdery or grainy and when I shovel it, it sounds like sand.
It is probably best to do a soil assay in order to see if they detect any nutrient deficiencies and-or toxicities. Common recommendations usually involve mulching, adding a layer of organic compost or composted manure (to retain water and add nutrients) with some frequency but there may be specialized instructions applicable to your case. In sandy soil, you may need to water 50% more water than normal too.
If you pick up a fistful of sandy soil and squeeze it, it should falls back apart as you release the grip. Sand has very few air pockets inside where water can accumulate and roots can grow into to find nutrients and water.
Succulents and cacti perform well in sandy conditions.