Nobody wants soil that turns into a swamp after one rain… and then bakes into cracked concrete two days later. Especially not your plants. That’s compaction. And here’s the irony: tilling - the thing people often use to “loosen” soil - is one of the leading causes of compaction long term. Healthy soil should act like a sponge. When it’s compacted, water can’t infiltrate properly. Roots struggle. Biology slows down. Plants suffer. Here’s what actually helps (without tilling): 🌱 Avoid running hea