Raising your soil the right way
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Double digging, which can be strenuous, is an excellent way to raise soil for a raised-bed garden. An eight-step double-digging method is outlined. Step one is to build a trench across a new bed's narrow end. Tips on preventing shoveling injuries are included.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1995
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How to build a great garden
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A properly designed raised-bed garden can be very productive without requiring much work. Five steps to building such a garden are discussed. Step one is choosing the right site. Step two is building raised beds. Step three is planning perfect paths.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1995
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Removing sod the easy way
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A six-step sod-removal method is outlined. Step one is testing to see if the soil in the planned garden area is workable. Step two is watering the soil, if it is dry, then letting the water settle out. Step three is removing small squares of sod.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1995
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