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mom2goldens said:We tried tilling a few years.....all it resulted it was more weeds. Working the soil by mulching and composting worked much better for us.

ON the veggie beds I simply spread the compost on top and leave it there. Some years thicker than others. If I get the compost on thick enough my veggie plants are planted in pure compost. Then I mulch on top of that.

The earthworms come and help break down the mulch and mix up all the soil. It works really well and is much easier than tilling or digging.