I have been leaving leaves on the ground and plant stalks where they rooted, I built a U-shaped, raised bed for growing vegetables and fruit a few years ago. I’ve been composting for a few years and I just worked the compost into the soil. I use rakes and water by hand. I promise to add more native plants to an ever-increasing number of garden beds, to continue to educate myself and to help out the Creation Care TEam when needed..