A few tips for getting soil ready for spring
By Scott Nicholson
Though soil preparation is a year-round task, it’s not too late to improve on Mother Nature’s humble offering of dirt.
Soil amendments are best made gradually, beginning with a soil test to determine the acidity and level of organic matter in the soil.
However, if you are breaking in a new patch of ground or filling up some front-porch containers, a few simple steps can increase the yield, whether growing vegetables or flowers.
If breaking new ground, remove the top layer of grass and vegetation with a shovel.
This layer can be set aside, composted, or placed at the bottom of a trench and covered over with six to eight inches of dirt, giving earthworms some decaying vegetation to convert to nitrogen-rich soil.
If you want to plan ahead, you can cover an area of grass or weeds with layers of newspaper, with several inches of mulch piled on top.
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