10. Avoid Tilling Soil Too Soon (Or Too Late)
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Not tilling the soil at the appropriate time is one of the major mistakes that inexperienced gardeners occasionally make. When the weather warms and the earth begins to dry out in the spring, you should till your garden.
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This date may arrive in March for certain gardeners and may not arrive until May or even June for others. The ideal depth to till the soil is less than twelve inches, so you don’t need to break it up all the way. You risk damaging your soil and causing more harm than good if you till too frequently or deeply.