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Q.Trying To Plant In Hard Yard Soil

Zone Molena, GA Zone 8 | Nancy Goodloe added on June 3, 2020 | Answered

My yard is very hard. Is there a way to loose up the soil in the yard to plant flowers? What type of tools would I use to dig in hard soil?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on June 5, 2020

If you do not have access to heavy machinery, then a shovel, pick ax, agar, and hoe will come in handy.

Generally, a tiller is the best way to break up your soil, though. Just be sure to add plenty of organic material to the soil. Earthworms will help break up, and keep the soil texture loose. These articles will help:

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/creating-worm-beds-in-gardens.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm

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

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