- 1). Establish all plants in their final locations in the garden bed.
- 2). Smooth the surface of the soil with a garden claw or rake, being careful not to uproot the plants.
- 3). Put down a layer of sterilized soil at least 1 inch, and preferably 2 inches, deep. Use a shovel to move the soil from the packages or wheelbarrow to the garden bed. Carefully sprinkle it around the plants, covering the entire surface of the soil.
- 4). Water the newly laid layer of soil by spraying it with a hose-end sprayer set to a fine to medium mist. The water will help keep the soil from blowing away if it is too dry.
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