Any Advice On How To Best Prepare Raised Bed Garden For Winter

Question

Garden is in 5b and 6a growing zone. Ground was extremely hard this summer and a lot of watering was done.

Answer 1

To prepare a garden bed with compact soil for winter, clean up debris, add organic matter like compost, mulch to insulate, protect perennials, trim shrubs, drain the irrigation system, cover delicate plants, inspect for pests, maintain tools, and plan for spring planting.

Alternatively, you could try a no till method:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htm