I have a garden that was built long before I came to live here. it butts right up to the garage so there's a section between the garage and propane tank that is useless. I want to extend the garden out a little more and bring in some dry compost from the local feed lot.
what's the best way to break up the hard ground? by hand with a shovel? skidsteer with forks/bucket? I have a tiller that's about 20" wide and walk behind that I don't think will do the job solo.
is it better to get the ground moist or just do it in the spring when it is a little wetter?
if it were in the field I'd use a chisel plow, but that's not an option here.

Thanks

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