Tag: herbaceous plants

Good soil preparation for flower beds helps create and maintain a healthy garden and can also reduce water requirements.

Things to keep in mind include:

• Conduct a soil test to determine existing soil texture, nutrients, and pH
• Tilling wet soil can destroy soil structure
• Add organic matter to improve soil drainage and texture
• Prepare planting beds in late summer or fall to avoid wet soil
• Weed treatment and sod removal can be done in the fall without affecting flower beds

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