Dig over

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verb

To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

I spent the whole morning digging over the vegetable patch.
Visual representation of "dig over" - To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

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  • dig over the garden
  • dig over the soil
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Gardening Context

Used when referring to the preparation of soil for planting by turning it over.

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Before we can plant any seeds, we need to dig over the garden bed.
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Physical Effort

Implies a physical activity involving some level of exertion.

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You'll feel it in your back after you've been digging over the yard all day.
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Seasonal Activity

Commonly done as part of seasonal gardening, especially during spring or autumn.

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It's autumn, so it's time to dig over the flower beds to prepare for winter.
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