How to Dry Out Dirt

1

Remove large pieces of debris from the surface of the soil.

Remove large pieces of debris from the surface of the soil.

2

Allow standing water to dry naturally.

Allow standing water to dry naturally.

3

Choose an aeration tool that's appropriate for the size of your work site.

Choose an aeration tool that's appropriate for the size of your work site.

4

Break up the surface of the soil with your aeration tool.

Break up the surface of the soil with your aeration tool.

5

Keep the aerated soil clear for the next few days.

Keep the aerated soil clear for the next few days.

6

Clear away any possible obstructions that might make it harder to work.

Clear away any possible obstructions that might make it harder to work.

7

Let the dirt dry as much as possible overnight.

Let the dirt dry as much as possible overnight.

8

Spread 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of gravel over the surface of the soil.

Spread 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of gravel over the surface of the soil.

9

Apply a 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) layer of your organic amendment of choice.

Apply a 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) layer of your organic amendment of choice.

10

Mix the amendments into the soil with a shovel, rake, or hoe.

Mix the amendments into the soil with a shovel, rake, or hoe.

11

Pick up one or more bags of quicklime or hydrated lime.

Pick up one or more bags of quicklime or hydrated lime.

12

Pull on some gardening gloves before you get to work.

Pull on some gardening gloves before you get to work.

13

Spread a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) of lime over the surface of the soil.

Spread a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) of lime over the surface of the soil.

14

Let the lime sit for 1-2 hours before continuing.

Let the lime sit for 1-2 hours before continuing.

15

Use a shovel, rake, or hoe to work the lime into the soil.

Use a shovel, rake, or hoe to work the lime into the soil.

16

Compact the soil if you're going to be building on it.

Compact the soil if you're going to be building on it.

How to Dry Out Dirt

Steps

Remove large pieces of debris from the surface of the soil.

Allow standing water to dry naturally.

Choose an aeration tool that's appropriate for the size of your work site.

Break up the surface of the soil with your aeration tool.

Keep the aerated soil clear for the next few days.

Clear away any possible obstructions that might make it harder to work.

Let the dirt dry as much as possible overnight.

Spread 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of gravel over the surface of the soil.

Apply a 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) layer of your organic amendment of choice.

Mix the amendments into the soil with a shovel, rake, or hoe.

Pick up one or more bags of quicklime or hydrated lime.

Pull on some gardening gloves before you get to work.

Spread a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) of lime over the surface of the soil.

Let the lime sit for 1-2 hours before continuing.

Use a shovel, rake, or hoe to work the lime into the soil.

Compact the soil if you're going to be building on it.

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How to Dry Out Dirt

Steps

Remove large pieces of debris from the surface of the soil.

Allow standing water to dry naturally.

Choose an aeration tool that's appropriate for the size of your work site.

Break up the surface of the soil with your aeration tool.

Keep the aerated soil clear for the next few days.

Clear away any possible obstructions that might make it harder to work.

Let the dirt dry as much as possible overnight.

Spread 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of gravel over the surface of the soil.

Apply a 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) layer of your organic amendment of choice.

Mix the amendments into the soil with a shovel, rake, or hoe.

Pick up one or more bags of quicklime or hydrated lime.

Pull on some gardening gloves before you get to work.

Spread a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) of lime over the surface of the soil.

Let the lime sit for 1-2 hours before continuing.

Use a shovel, rake, or hoe to work the lime into the soil.

Compact the soil if you're going to be building on it.

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