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Spring soil prep
Spring Soil Prep 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Success
If you want a high-yield garden, you have to start with the dirt. Preparing your soil in the spring is the most important step for any new gardener. Follow this simple guide to get your beds ready for planting.
1. Test Your Soil pH
Don't guess—test. Most vegetables prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. You can grab a DIY test kit at any garden center. If your soil is too acidic or alkaline, your plants won't be able to absorb nutrients.
2. Check the Texture (The Squeeze Test)
Grab a handful of moist soil and squeeze it:
- Falls apart: Your soil is too sandy.
- Hard, sticky ball: You have heavy clay.
- Crumbles like cake: You have perfect loam.
3. Add Organic Matter
The "secret sauce" for any garden is compost. Whether you have clay or sand, adding 2–3 inches of well-rotted compost or manure will:
- Improve drainage.
- Feed beneficial soil microbes.
- Provide slow-release nutrients.
4. Avoid "Working" Wet Soil
One big mistake new gardeners make is digging while the ground is muddy. This packs the soil down and destroys the air pockets roots need to breathe. Wait until the soil is dry enough to crumble.
5. To Till or Not to Till?
Consider No-Till gardening. Instead of churning the soil (which kills helpful worms and fungi), just lay your compost on top and let the rain and worms pull the nutrients down.
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