In article , Alan Gould
writes

There's a difference between compacting soil by repeated walking on it,
and necessary firming for plants like brassicas - and onions. In order
to keep the firmed area as localised as practicable, I put a board or
plank onto the row to be planted, then walk along it, usually a bit
wobbly with my arms stretched out, but it does the job very well.

Joan calls it 'walking the plank', along with other comments! :-)


Sounds a good a method as any
Thanks Alan.

Janet

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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk