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Gardeners know the better the soil, the larger the harvest, the brighter the flowers, the easier the gardening. Once you’ve tried digging the first planting hole in a mountain garden, you figure it out. Our native soils are HARD! Successful gardens always come down to soil quality. Skimp on spring preparation to “soften” the ground, and a garden’s production drops close to zero. January is my month to amend garden beds, turn the soil, and let the garden rest before planting begins March 1. … [Read more...] about January is the Time to Prepare Garden Soils