Often simpler to update, living room renovations cost an average of $2201 and dining rooms $1938, compared to $974 for a hallway, $2394 for a staircase, and $1802 for an office.
2. Test the soil's acidity. Tomatoes favor a more acidic soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Use a pH soil testing kit, available at home improvement and garden stores, to test the pH levels of the soil.
Work the soil to prepare it for planting. Using a trowel or shovel, move the soil while it is dry. Working with wet soil will make it difficult to move and aerate, and it will stick to your tools. If soil pH conditions aren't ideal for growing tomato plants, add fertilizer to prepare your soil for planting.