Tilling a Garden in Springtime at Menards®

Are you tired of spending money on store-bought fruits and veggies? Or, maybe you just want to rejuvenate your flower beds? Well, if you've reached a crossroads with your garden, you should try tilling it. Since all great gardens start with fertile soil, spring tilling will help make yours a successful one! By cultivating the soil in the spring, you'll not only loosen and enrich your soil, but you'll allow your new plants' roots to thrive.





Before you start tilling, you have to make sure that your soil is both dry and warm.

You can examine the moisture of your soil by picking up a handful and squeezing it. If the soil stays together, even when you poke it, it's too wet and isn't ready for tilling. However, if the soil crumbles and falls apart, it is dry enough for you to proceed.

To check the warmth of the soil, simply stick your finger into the soil. If you're going to plant seeds, stick your finger down 1–2 inches in depth. And, if you're going to plant transplants, stick your finger down 4–6 inches in depth. Keep your finger in the soil at the suggested depth for a minute; if you are able to do so for the full minute, your soil is warm enough and ready for tilling.

TIP: Since soil temperatures can vary significantly between night and day, you should check your soil temperatures at night as well as during the day. This extra precaution will ensure that your plants' health will not be affected by the night's cooler temperatures. Repeat this step for three consecutive days/nights.



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