– Manuscript – Autumn is a good time to plan for new flowers, groundcovers, or plants for next year’s growing season. The path to success starts with a good base. It is easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now. First, remove unwanted plants from the area. Next, test to see how acidic or basic the soil is, also called a pH test. … [Read more...] about Autumn Is the Best Time to Prepare Garden Soil for New Plants