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Finding the right spot for your garden, laying out your beds and preparing your soil can be grand adventures.

As I have mentioned before, I do not care for weeding my garden, so using weed proofer has saved me hours and hours of labor. It also keeps the soil warmer and moisture locked in.

For my row crops I simply cut a slit in the weed proofer and plant my little seeds down those rows. For my starters, I cut a four-inch hole in the weed proofer, place them in their little home and cover the roots with soil.

One of the best things you can do for your soil is to remember to rotate your cr...