| Layering dependant on the type of soil: | | | | could be compacted with bigger particles. An even or |
| Different soils require different types of layering. | | | | thin layer of sand needs to be evenly spread over |
| Sandy soils will require a mix that contains halve the | | | | the layer in such a case. |
| quantity of sand and double quantity of peat. After | | | | Layering annually: |
| putting this top layer sandy soils become more | | | | Make sure to aerate the soil before putting the top |
| drought resistant and are able to retain moisture | | | | layer of sand. This needs to be essentially done to |
| better. A clayey soil will require a layer of one part | | | | ensure that air circulates freely around the roots off |
| peat, 4 parts of sand, and 2 parts loam as it helps | | | | the grass. With the creation of air channels, air can |
| proper growth of roots as well as allows better | | | | freely pass around the roots which can be done by |
| drainage. | | | | removing the cores in the soil. |
| Ingredients have to be thoroughly mixed and only | | | | The process of removing cores is just like putting in |
| then evenly put over the soil. The mixture then has | | | | spikes or coring of an apple. Raising the bed of your |
| to be worked into the surface with the back of a | | | | garden is essential as it helps to the lawn healthy |
| rake or a stiff broom. This procedure is essential as | | | | throughout the year. The process may not take |
| otherwise the grass will not get smothered. | | | | much of your time, and if you need to take the |
| You must not hurry with the application as with | | | | services of a gardener which is worth the effort |
| patience only you will be able to prepare soil for a | | | | after all the garden has to look healthy as it is a part |
| raised bed garden. At times the soil in the garden | | | | of the surroundings of your house. |