Lube Your Shovel
It’s really annoying when soil keeps sticking to the shovel like glue while you’re digging. However, this issue can easily be fixed by putting some petroleum jelly on it or spraying it with WD-40. You can also use this trick on a spading fork, garden trowel, or hoe. You will notice the soil sliding right off. If your garden has clay-like soil, then this tip is especially useful. Just remember to grease your shovel before you start digging.
Lube Your Shovel
Save Leaves
Old leaves act as great mulch, fertilizer, and compost — that’s a threefer! What’s more, laying the leaves over your garden can help prevent frost damage. You can stockpile your leaves in a dedicated bin. Stash your leaves during fall and then mix them with greens during summer and spring to balance out your compost mixture. If DIYing is your thing, you can make your own leaf compost bin by using metal or plastic wire netting and a pair of wooden stakes.
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