Nobody wants soil that turns into a swamp after one rain… and then bakes into cracked concrete two days later. Especially not your plants. That’s compaction. And here’s the irony: tilling - the thing people often use to “loosen” soil - is one of the leading causes of compaction long term. Healthy soil should act like a sponge. When it’s compacted, water can’t infiltrate properly. Roots struggle. Biology slows down. Plants suffer. Here’s what actually helps (without tilling): 🌱 Avoid running hea

How to aerate your lawn Aeration relieves soil compaction, allowing air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the soil making your grass stronger and supporting drainage You want to go in 4 to 5 inches deep, plunge it in and then pull it back a little. Pull it out and repeat every 6 inches across the garden. You can leave the holes open or fill it with horticultural sand for drainage #gardening | The Michael Griffiths

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