2006-12-28 19:02:56 · 3 answers · asked by ctsnowmiss 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Well, if you get leaves in the fall that you rake, put the leaves there, after. They will leave a layer, and break down over the rest of the winter, and give you a bit of organic material to start with. Take some kind of tool, a hoe, or garden rake, when you can work the ground, even a shovel, and turn the dirt over, to mix it up a bit. Even a little is good. The more the better, though. Kill or remove all weeds, and give the ground a fresh start. When you mix the dirt up, be adding in some good store bought dirt, which will add nutrients, etc. Add your own also, egg shells, coffee grinds, etc. This will make it richer for your plants, and they will love it. When you plant, follow directions, or your roots will struggle, and they are the life force of all your plants. I did this before, just last year, and it was great. Lastly, when you have planted everything, as you can, invest in mulch to put around the plants, as other things will want to grow there as well, and it gives a pleasing finished look to your garden. Don't overcrowd your plants, be patient, they will fill in. Have fun with seeds too.
2006-12-29 02:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by oceansnsunsets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best or the easiest?
The easiest is to pretreat the ground with glyco-phospate (round-up) and then dump a yard of good garden soil on top. Instant raised bed with no tilling.
2006-12-29 03:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by samfrio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a soil sample to Agway or someone that can determine what you need to make it ready. Some places will do this for free.
2006-12-28 19:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋