Preparing a garden for planting requires a few steps. Hoeing, which involves using a tool to remove weeds and loosen soil, is the first step. Tilling, which is the process of breaking up soil to make it more suitable for planting, is the next step. Plowing, which is the process of turning over soil with a PLOW, is the third step. Finally, digging a hole is the last step in preparing a garden for planting.