Garden Tip: Prepare soil now for spring planting

Garden Tip: Prepare soil now for spring planting
Garden Tip: Prepare soil now for spring planting

K-State horticulture expert says tilling the garden in the fall can protect the soil structure

MANHATTAN, Kan. — One remaining chore for fall gardens includes prepping the garden for spring. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said now is a great time to prepare the soil.

“With drier fall weather, the soil is less likely to clump when it is tilled,” Domenghini said. “Any c…