Northeast Gardening: Improving our soil: need help, 1 by segurry

segurry wrote:
Hi all,
I have a small plot of garden in full sun with terrible soil...mostly mulch and rocks...plants are not healthy there. Husband and I plan to dig it up, put in new soil, perhaps add compost, enrich the entire area for new planting this spring. I have some perennials there that I want to preserve, and also lots of bulbs.

My question is: We live near Boston, MA. and I want to know how soon can we do this. Now? I plan to dig up the perennials, pot them while we are redoing the soil, and then replant them.

Does this sound like a good idea?

NOTE: This photo is an old one from early in the summer; I couldn't find the full summer ones.