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Q&A – Is there anything I could add to my garden soil to keep it from clumping when I turn it over?

Question:
Is there anything I could add to my garden soil to keep it from clumping when I turn it over?
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Answer:

Organic material is a good choice to help loosen soil. Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says he mixes pine bark into soil to keep it loose. He also recommends red sand.
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