Garden Soil

Question

How do we keep our garden soil soft? It is very hard in the spring for tilling.

Answer 1

You will need to amend it with something to do so. Perlite, Vermiculite, (small amounts of) sand, coco coir, peat moss, dolomitic lime, and compost can be added each year, or biennially to keep the soil at its best.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

One other thing to consider is earthworms. They are superior at loosening compacted soils.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-attract-earthworms.htm