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In line with my above post: check depth of topsoil. That usually is enough to tell what will be needed. The chemical balances present can be done via soil analysis.
Bringing in tons and tons of quality topsoil, and re-grading the property usually only happens if one has big $$. But there is no challenging the effectiveness. Drainage that favors collection at some point remote from the house, gets rid of standing water problems near the house (or in basement), and spreads evenly across the property is ideal.
Chemicals have their place, and only enough to halt problems in place until mechanical means can be employed to re-set the property, is their role.
You can bet that anyone who gardens will have a small arsenal available to them. And knowing how to use it properly is everything. Being a "purist" is stupid if it means that insects or other pests destroy ones efforts prior to a matured property that is fairly drought and freeze resistant.
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