Steps in Preparing a Bed

Step	Instruction	What it looks like
1	Follow these steps to prepare a bed.
2	Materials that can be used as soil amendments include spagnum peat moss, composted yard wastes, composted manure, and sewage sludge. Gypsum and sand are not recommended as soil amendments.
3	Begin by hand digging the bed.
4	Next, spread soil amendments over the bed.
5	Till amendments into the soil.
6	If possible, delay planting for a couple of weeks, to allow the soil to settle.
7	Amended soil ready for planting.