The secret to a bountiful garden and beautiful landscape

Spring is here and the garden centers are filled with beautiful plants. Many home gardeners are making their way to one or more of their favorite garden shops. They leave with a car full of beautiful flowers and healthy vegetables with hopes of a bountiful harvest.

But before that first plant goes into the ground, they should make sure their soil is properly prepared. Though not the most glamorous part of gardening, it is the first and most important step in creating a beautiful and productive garden.

They can start by adding some compost, aged manure or a garden soil labeled for flowers and v...