I was just going to write a similar article but you beat me too it and you likely did a better job than I. I can add one more tip...there is a product called Squishy Baff (best name ever) that is added to children's baths so it makes a jelly like substance. If you add about a teaspoon of this back into the whole when you are planting and spread it as evenly from top to bottom as possible it does an amazing job at retaining water and ensures you will not have to visit the plants to water them all summer.