Preparing Soil for Spring Planting

Most people cannot wait for spring to arrive. It is the
 perfect time of year to get your hands in the dirt and get your garden planted.
 To ensure your garden reaches its full potential, it is vital to properly
 prepare your soil prior to planting. With two simple steps, your soil will be
 ready for whatever you are planting.

Prior to starting these two steps, you must keep timing in
 mind. When preparing the soil for spring, it is vital that you do not start too
 early. If the soil is still semi-frozen, or too soggy, then digging and working
 with the soil can be harmful. The simplest way to determine if the soil is
 ready to be worked with is by squeezing a handful of it. It is too early if the
 soil forms a mud ball. The handful of soil should easily fall apart.

First Step: Loosen Soil

The first step in readying your soil is to dig it up and
 loosen it. You want to be sure to go through the entire area, digging up clumps
 of soil, turning it over, and dropping the loosened soil in the same hole. This
 step is an essential part of making your soil fertile and nice.

Second Step: Add Organic Matter

The next step in preparing your soil is to add organic
 matter. This ensures that your soil is nutrient-free and thick. Manure, compost,
 shredded leaves can all provide your soil with different nutrients. This
 organic matter can help the plants grow.

Most gardens must have their organic matter refilled at
 least one time per year. The best time would be the beginning of the season.

To learn more about preparing the soil, reach out to one of
 our experts today!