Try solarizing your soil. Pull out everything from the ground, wet it well and cover with a sheet of clear plastic. Secure the edges with bricks, stones or boards. Let it set for six weeks while the sun bakes the soil. Temperatures will approach 200F and all bacteria, fungi and virus will be killed. Because your soil will be sterile next spring, be sure to add compost and organic matter to reintroduce the good bacteria and fungi that help plants grow.
Try solarizing your soil. Pull out everything from the ground, wet it well and cover with a sheet of clear plastic. Secure the edges with bricks, stones or boards. Let it set for six weeks while the sun bakes the soil. Temperatures will approach 200F and all bacteria, fungi and virus will be killed. Because your soil will be sterile next spring, be sure to add compost and organic matter to reintroduce the good bacteria and fungi that help plants grow.