Q. I've had success in the past rototilling my vegetable garden, but now I hear it's not such a good idea. Can you advise me? A. Undisturbed soil teems with microorganisms and larger creatures such as ...

We like to spade compost deeply into the soil in the fall and then till deep in the spring to mix the compost thoroughly with the soil. We have done this for several years now and have really rich, ...

Once you've tested and amended your soil, it's time to get it ready for planting. With many different methods of tillage, or working the soil, how can you know which one is right for your needs and ...