Some of them are: You add soil so it can be good, well drained soil instead of clay gumbo Raised beds warm faster in the spring Weeds can be better controlled because the soil is free of weed seed at planting Higher beds means easier access -- no more gardening ...
Turning under a cover crop can be done several ways. You can cut the crop close to soil level using a grass whip, a shears or weedeater. Save the cuttings for the compost or for use as mulch. The remaining stubble can then be chopped and turned under using a hoe. For gardeners growi...