First, I raked the pine bark mulch up with a thick garden rake. The dead plants were cleaned up with the rake too. I didn't save the old pine bark because it looked horrible and had all kinds of debris mixed in. Next, I used a soil tiller to mix the existing sandy soil. Then I used a pointed shovel to really turn over the soil. Then, I spread compost all over the top and worked it in with the rake and shovel.
Next I planted some jalapeno seeds (because these are the only seeds I had which could be planted this time of year). Next, I'll get some baby seedlings from HD and top off with more pine bark. Lastly, I'll reposition the drip irrigation spikes and turn the timer back on.
I love how you have the veggie garden against the fence - the long narrow strip must be so much easier to work than a square plot.
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