Effective Soil Treatment in 8 Easy Steps

Get ready to plant: Learn effective soil treatment in 8 easy steps!

There's a lot of hidden life beneath our soil, and, like most things,  it is best activated when it is worked with the appropriate tool at the correct time. Now that we are (finally!) done braving the cold of winter, it is time to begin cultivating the topsoil; this provides aeration and drainage of water. Much of the survival of your plants relies on the moisture in the soil, and cultivation guarantees that neither too much nor too little moisture remains in the soil during the warm season. Also, have you also noticed that an air and water balance is connected? The more air that gets into the uppermost soil layer, the better the micro-organism development and mulch. Therefore, the proportion of water remains at a level perfect for plant growth. Furthermore, in the hot summer months, regular loosening of the soil ensures that water does not evaporate quickly via run off channels or hardened ground. Cultivated soil prevent water runoff, equal moisture distribution in the soil for healthier plants and conserve our limited water resources as well. Proper soil treatment is the first step in growing your own plentiful garden. 

Good soil means healthy plant growth. WOLF-Garten has defined the process of creating and maintaining quality soil in 8 Easy Steps, which we call WOLFing. The WOLFing system has been used for years throughout Europe, creating some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. The 8 Easy Steps of WOLFing provides you a simple system, ensuring success in your garden.

Preview the steps here and check back often. We'll be breaking down each step and showing you the ins-and-outs of getting your soil ready for a lush, productive garden. 

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Bethany