Is there a good way to tamp fence posts when the dirt is muddy?

Question:When using a normal tamping bar the muddy dirt forms around the post insead of packing.

Answers:
Not sure how the dirt got muddy but know what you are saying. Let it dry out before tamping or bring in some dry dirt.

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what about concrete it? Like quickcrete. That way it would hold u'r posts regardless

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fence posts should be set onto a bed of about 4 - 7" of gravel. then pack around it with more gravel, pack it with your tamper bar and voila.

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