A Great Garden
Since a great garden begins with good soil, make sure to give your dirt special attention when preparing your garden. The key thing to remember is this: soil is made up primarily of solid matter, air and water. The latter two are critical for the successful growth of any vegetables, fruits, flowers or shrubs you plant.
Soil Preparation
Soil preparation at the start of the gardening season creates space within the solid matter to hold additional air and water. This, in turn, provides soil microorganisms with the compounds they need to break down organic matter into nutrients that plants can use. And at the same, it helps the plants take up those nutrients and flourish.
In preparing your soil, you may also want to add a layer of fresh compost to the top. This will replenish many nutrients back into your soil, which will help to ensure healthier plants. And don’t forget to pull all those unwanted weeds! They can take over your garden and steal valuable nutrients and water away from the plants that are in need. Since a great garden begins with good soil, make sure to give your dirt special attention when preparing your garden. The key thing to remember is this: soil is made up primarily of solid matter, air and water. The latter two are critical for the successful growth of any vegetables, fruits, flowers or shrubs you plant.
Soil preparation at the start of the gardening season creates space within the solid matter to hold additional air and water. This, in turn, provides soil microorganisms with the compounds they need to break down organic matter into nutrients that plants can use. And at the same, it helps the plants
First things first, you want to make sure that your soil is ready to be worked with. It should be warm and dry enough that the soil crumbles in your fingers.
Run your Mantis Tiller/Cultivator back and forth over a small area. The serpentine tines, spinning at 240 rpm, create a consistent, properly aerated mix of topsoil and subsoil up to 10" deep. And at the same time, they bring buried rocks up to the surface for easy removal.It is also a good idea to let the tilled area settle for a week, and run your Mantis over the area again before planting.