You have dreams of a field of color mixed with gently waving grasses. It's a great dream to have and is attainable, with some planning, prep work and patience. If you are gardening in zone 8a in west central Arkansas, you will probably be dealing with clay soil. Because this is Arkansas, you will likely also have Bermuda grass. If you are starting with a plot that has been untended for a time, you will also have at least one variety of invasive weeds to deal with, so this is where the...