What To Do With Dry Dirt?

trying the clean up the backyard it was overgrown with weed. it was a hell of a job wracking away but finally got it clean. the soil however it very dry in the middle bed. the surrounding soil is quite soft after taking a tiller to it but not sure what to get started with that. I want to put turf on the middle bed how would I get started? also don’t wanna spend so much money into if there any cheap alternatives other the turf? this is my first time gardening thanks in advance!

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/29/2020 @ 11:00 am

I would add a thin layer of compost and potting soil, first. Then, you can add earthworms to do most of the work softening the ground for you! Once you get those two things settled, you can plant turf grasses.

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