Using a broadfork in no till

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SheilaKaarina
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It has been suggested to me that part of the reason my garden did so poorly this year is soil compaction. Is the use of a broadfork compatible with no- dig gardening?
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Compaction is a major problem for new gardeners. Test the ground with a fork to determine how loose the soil is. Smell the soil down at 6". Is it anaerobic giving off a foul sewer like smell?

If it's hard and stinks, it's likely compacted.

A broad fork can help but it's a temporary fix. Choose rather to grow deep rooting cover crops like a grain, hairy vetch or crimson clover.
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