Autumn Is the Best Time to Prepare Garden Soil for New Plants

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Autumn is a great time to start thinking about new flowers, groundcovers, and plants for the coming growing season.

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The road to success begins with a solid foundation. Because it is easier to improve soil before planting, now is the time to do so.

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Remove any unwanted plants from the area first. Next, conduct a pH test to determine how acidic or basic the soil is.

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Agriculture limestone raises pH, while products such as aluminium sulphate or sulphur lower it.

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Fallen autumn leaves are also beneficial to gardens. Keep a few in your garden beds and borders.

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Cover the compost with 5 to 8 centimetres of small pieces of wood or mulch to prevent unwanted plants from growing and to moderate soil temperature and wetness over the winter.

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The garden will reward your efforts with healthy growth, beautiful flowers, and abundant vegetables. They will also be healthier and more resistant to pathogens and diseases.