new bed under hollies?

[margiepargie]

Hi
can anyone give me some advice. I've had 3 very old holly trees removed and I want to plant flowers and veg in the plot where they've been for the last (prob.) 30 years.
Appart from digging in some compost, is there anything I should do/add to the soil to make it productive? Do all the dead leaves underneath sour the soil or anything?
thanks
m

[Sanjo]

Can't help with your problem Margiepargie but welcome to the vine. I'm sure there will be somebody on here that can offer advice. Give 'em time!

[rustylady]

Have the roots been removed as well as the top growth?