Lawn tillage is the process of using a special machine or garden tiller to break up and turn over the topsoil on your lawn. This usually results in needing to reseed the area. Tillers are much more powerful than core aerators and can penetrate deeper into the soil, allowing you to reach...
Hey girl, loosen up! Compacted soil is annoying but fixable. Keep reading for our best tips on how to loosen compacted soil in pots.
Till the area around the tree roots to loosen the soil. Till about 6- to 8-inches deep. Video of the Day Step 2 Mix soil and fertilizer. Put a layer of about 2- to 3-inches of the soil and fertilizer mixture over the tilled ground and work the mixture into the soil with a rake...
Start by clearing the garden space of weeds, rocks, and debris. You can use a shovel or spade to loosen the soil, making it easier to work with. Once the area is clear, proceed to test your soil. A soil test will reveal its pH level and nutrient content. You can obtain a test ki...
Good soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. If you’re planting in the ground, use a garden hoe or rake to loosen the soil and remove any weeds or debris. If you’re planting in containers, fill them with potting soil, which is specially formulated for container gardening. Tip #4...
2. When removing grass, cut it deep enough to remove all roots. 3. Loosen the soil with a spading fork. Insert the fork as far as possible into the soil and “pop” it by pulling back on the handle. 4. “Pop” the entire garden. If the soil is hard-packed so it pops in clum...
Use the garden cultivator to loosen the dirt all around the hole to make it easier for the roots to spread.5Prepare the tree for planting. You need to do this to make sure that you're planting your tree properly and so that it will survive. The process is slightly different for a ...
Fluff the soil with a garden fork and add some compost to it and it is ready for planting! Like most vegetables, spinach prefers a loose aerated soil that has been amended with compost. To prepare the garden, broadfork garden beds and add 1-2” of compost on the top of the bed. Opti...
Tilling Your Garden After your ground is plowed Tilling would be the next step. Tilling helps loosen up the soil and mixes the composites up to allow for better air and water penatration. This helps the plants and crops receive more nutrients and better growth. For the most part your choice...
When to plant: Plant azalea shrubs during the cooler months of spring or fall to avoid heat or cold stress. Where to plant: Choose a full to partially sunny site with rich well-draining soil. How to plant: Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter. Di...