Summary
The latest guide explains how to prepare vegetable beds for the upcoming growing season by tackling key winter jobs now. Experts recommend refreshing bed edges and repairing raised bed structures to keep soil healthy and accessible. While clearing old crop debris and weeds helps open space for new planting, leaving some plant material over winter benefits beneficial insects. Mulching with well‑rotted compost or manure boosts soil structure and protects it from weather extremes. To warm and suppress weeds, biodegradable coverings like cardboard orsuch asural mats can be laid on beds ahead of spring sowing.
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