retill
Work soil twice
To retill is to till soil again, typically to prepare ground that was previously cultivated: We'll need to retill the garden beds before spring planting.
The word implies working soil that has already been broken once, whether to incorporate amendments, control weeds, or restore tilth after compaction.
Implant in earth
- reseedPlant a second time
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- crop rotationAlternating field plantings yearly
- interplantCultivate between existing rows
overseed · resow · replant · cover crop · rotate · companion planting
Tool for turning soil
- furrowNarrow trench in earth
- seedbedPrepared ground for sprouting
- discingTilling with rotating blades
- harrowingExtremely distressing or disturbing
hoe · spade · cultivate · aerate · loosen · turn · break up · subsoil
Add nutrients to soil
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- manureAnimal waste as fertilizer
- irrigateSupply land with water
enrich · nutrient · organic matter · soil health · humus · nitrogen · phosphorus · potash
Return to earlier state
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- renewMake valid again
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
recondition · refresh · amend · enrich · replenish · reinvigorate · reclaim · recover
sow
Implant in earth
- reseedPlant a second time
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- crop rotationAlternating field plantings yearly
interplant · overseed · resow · replant · cover crop · rotate · companion planting
plow
Tool for turning soil
harrowing · hoe · spade · cultivate · aerate · loosen · turn · break up · subsoil · plowshare
fertilize
Add nutrients to soil
irrigate · enrich · nutrient · organic matter · soil health · humus · nitrogen · phosphorus · potash · lime
restore
Return to earlier state
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- renewMake valid again
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
rehabilitate · recondition · refresh · amend · enrich · replenish · reinvigorate · reclaim · recover · improve