Discontinuous ecology

Progress on peach tree restoration... soil treatment. Today, watered around base. Soil still seems dry around edges. Too much discontinuity between mulch and soil? Water collects in low area at base of plant.
Earlier investigation showed soil high in clay content (how much?) at drip line. At base of tree, soil appeared loamy but no visible life could be seen. Compost, worm castings and fresh soil was added two weeks ago. This included mature earthworms. Today, an earwig was seen on top of the mulch during hand watering.