when i was growing outside i would try to take a hay bail out to the site and bust it up at least a few months before i planted anything. the hay will boost the (N) of the dirt and as a side bonus worms love it. youll have tons of worm castings for your seeds to start in.
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fdd2blk she said she wanted 12 inches, so i gave her 4 three times.  
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