Yard is all sand

Just moved to new home with very large corner lot, but there is no soil here, only sand over hard pan. Can I grow a cover crop in the sand if I mix in some top soil? Want to convert this area to a good growing space.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/05/2017 @ 9:04 pm

This article will help with sandy soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm ^[1]
You may also want to talk with your County Extension Office to seek advice specific to your region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ ^[2]

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