Can i move around the soil when there are plants?

[CrazyConure]

The soil in my garden looks so dry and pale, but when I moved it around, it looked so much more healthier. Am I allowed to move around the top layer of soil? Will this improve my plants at all? Look at the difference between the soils. Remember, that is the same exact soil. I did not add or remove anything, I just mixed it around.



So, what do you say? Can I do it? I won't mess with any of the roots. If this doesn't have any benefits, but won't hurt them as well, i'll still do it because it looks much healthier.

 

[Chuck]

It depends on the plant as to whether its roots are shallow or not. You would be better served if you added mulch or a thick layer of compost around the base of the plant. All that you are seeing is the top layer of soil drying out a little.

 

[CrazyConure]

Thank you. I moved it around. I didn't go near the roots. It looks so much better!