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HODLr | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Get a rolling aerator or just fork it for fun (teehee).  Anyone living in a subdivision (I have no idea if you do or not), quickly learns the base dirt pad for all nee subdivisions is clay. I have this on good authority from a general contractor who puts them in. Even his mother’s house was not spared the dirt curse of clay.
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GHOST | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Seems like it will be easier just to go the no till route and build up on top
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9e1293ed | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 This, I had the same issue with my garden, there was a lot of clay, so I loosened the clay with a fork and then placed cardboard on top and then added topsoil and then planted the seeds, it worked.
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HODLr | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Yes. It would. That layer is dense and intense. Erosion control will be your only issue with a soul build on top. I am sure you have addressed this tho.
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GHOST | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Mmmm I'm not sure. What do I need to do? Here is my first bed

https://image.nostr.build/ab734481e570dcc8109678f520fdb7ebfb4b3b5bc8989aa01f3127001164d993.jpg
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erikcason | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Add compost
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HODLr | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Are you on a hill where rain wash will cause erosion? If not, you’re good. A brick line might keep overzealous gardeners in check, but I think you are good with it as it is.