3. Soil Preparation
The right preparation of the soil is one of the most important factors for any gardener who would love to see their garden thrive, and the best garden is prepared into several “sections”, each with a suitable soil for a specific type or family of plant.
The first step to preparing the soil is loosening it with a garden fork and removing all of the stems, rocks and roots from it. Once this has been done, the next step is to work in a moderate amount of compost into the soil – all-natural compost that comes from the garden is usually considered best for this, although store-bought compost can also be used.
When you’re making use of store-bought compost or fertilizer, read the instructions and dilute as needed – also remember to avoid letting any compost touch the roots directly, this risks burning the roots due to the acidity this can add.