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can rocks in my garden soil hurt my plants?

Over the winter rocks from my driveway are pushed into my garden.....there are too many to pick out. Where I want to plant more plants, can I add soil, turn over the soild and plant? Will the rocks hurt the plants or will it assits with drainage? Thanks in advance

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1. They will hurt it only if you are trying to grow straight carrots or other root crops tha need rock free soil. Otherwise they give nutrients and good drainage.
2. stones won't hurt your garden at all. But if you use a tiller, they could cause problems for that. Otherwise, happy gardening!
3. HI No worries with the rocks, they won't hurt (unless you kneel on one,lol) your garden and will help keep the soil nice and airy. However after several years you might have a problem. I would consider a garden edger of some kind to limit the rocks from the driveway. You can be creative here -- small logs, old plates,sea shells, or store bought edgers. Happy gardening wendy