Here is a goal: How to regenerate sandy dead soil into soil that holds moisture and can support a productive garden?

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Available options:
-- Turn the dry dusty soil while working in compost matter and a bit of manure. This will transform the soil into fertile, dark, rich nutrient-filled soil for great gardening results. This soil will hold moisture very well.
-- Turn the dry dusty soil while working in compost matter and a bit of manure. This will deter pests and bacteria and provide dark, rich, nutrient-filled soil for great gardening results. This soil will hold manure very well.
Turn the dry dusty soil while working in compost matter and a bit of manure. This will transform the soil into fertile, dark, rich nutrient-filled soil for great gardening results. This soil will hold moisture very well.