What amending techniques work best for raised beds over time?
In my experience as a backyard gardener, I've noticed that the soil in my raised vegetable beds can deplete over time, affecting the growth of my plants. I'm located in an area with clay soil, and I've been using organic matter like compost and worm castings to amend my beds. While that helps initially, I'm curious about other long-term strategies to maintain soil fertility and health as the seasons progress. I've tried implementing cover cropping during the off-season to enhance nitrogen levels, but I'm unsure of the best practices for incorporating those crops back into the soil. Does anyone have tried-and-true methods or recommendations for amending and enriching the soil in raised beds over time? Your knowledge would be greatly appreciated!