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Old February 26, 2013   #11
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I will chime in in favor of the hipped rows. I make mine with a long concrete rake each spring. Lots of work but really does the job in that old sticky clay. I would also pay attention the next few rains to where the water wants to lay in the garden and dig a drainage ditch to help it drain faster.

If you have access to a sub soiler you could work in some sand and organic matter and bust up that hard pan before your season starts. I would highly recomend getting a soil test before doing anything to see exactly what you are dealing with. It is truly the best money you will spend in your garden.

Main thing to remember with clay is not to work the bed if its wet. You will end up with tons of little hard concrete balls that will take years to bust up. Let it dry up before trying to work it.
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