8 ways to improve your vegetable garden soil for healthier, more productive plants

Add Compost – Enrich soil with organic matter from kitchen scraps and yard waste to boost nutrients and improve texture.

Use Cover Crops – Plant cover crops like clover or rye to prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and naturally add nutrients.

Apply Organic Mulch – Use straw, leaves, or grass clippings to retain moisture, regulate temperature, and enhance soil fertility.

Rotate Crops – Change planting locations each season to prevent nutrient depletion and reduce pests and diseases.

Aerate the Soil – Loosen compacted soil with a garden fork or aerator to improve drainage and root growth.

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Incorporate Manure – Well-aged manure adds essential nutrients and improves soil structure for better plant health.

Test and Adjust pH – Use a soil test kit to check pH levels and amend with lime (to raise pH) or sulfur (to lower pH) as needed.

Add Earthworms – Encourage earthworms by adding organic matter, which helps aerate the soil and boost nutrient availability.

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