Photo: Tom Fenenega for BobVila.com We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. How much time and effort do you spend on your garden’s foundation? The soil is your plants’ nutrient source, and it can have a massive effect on your backyard crop haul. With this in mind, many gardeners like to start (and sometimes finish) the gardening season by tilling their soil . Tilling helps break up and aerate the soil, even if it’s compacted. The idea is that tilling helps loosen up the soil so plant roots can grow, spread, and access the nutrients they need. Even if you don’t have a power tiller , there are many ways to till your garden to set yourself up for success. 1. Use a shovel or spade with a pointed edge.…