You have to make a plan to build up and maintain your soil. It's a bit like a bank account where the plants deduct from the soil health and we have to continually deposit health back into the soil. We're big proponents of the no-till garden method and practice these methods for the best soil health as possible. For more information check out these blog posts:Super-Charging Your SoilDIY CompostWhen & How Often to Turn CompostCompost Troubleshooting (FAQs)