[header] How to prepare soil for an organic garden [title] Cultivate the soil via your preferred method. [step] This provides a number of benefits for your plants, including drainage, proper root movement to obtain the necessary water and nutrients, and aeration. Properly aerated soil ensures that roots obtain the oxygen needed to thrive. 
[substeps] Ensure the soil is not too dry. If it is too dry, it will not only appear dry but also be brittle or hard to the touch.