After the beds are constructed, they are never walked on. All cultivation, planting and harvest are done from the path between the beds. Paths are 1 to 2 feet wide. Determine the dimensions, then mark out the garden with stakes and string. Now comes the hard work.
Good preparation is vital to the success of the garden.
Double-dig a second time and add nutrients. Instead of double-digging, many gardeners work the beds as deeply as they can without disturbing the soil stratification. They then work in the nutrients. Regardless of the method used, the nutrients you work in are the same. A soil test will indicate the soil's need for potassium, phosphorous, magnesium or calcium.