No Dig Garden?

Question

What are the steps on creating a no dig garden?

Answer 1

First you want to make sure your soil is as weed-free as possible. To accomplish this I would put a layer of black plastic on it to solarize it, heating it to the point that it will kill the weeds and/or seeds that are undesirable. The option to till, spade or otherwise cultivate is yours to make but not essential. The answer is composting - thick layers of compost. The easiest way to do this is to simply layer the composting material over the soil and let them work. Follow the instruction for normal making of compost (there are so many books on the subject that I will not recommend just one). If this is done in the fall, when leaves are available among other things, and if you live in a climate that enjoys good winter precipitation, much of the work will be done for you by spring. The deep compost smothers weeds and it is not necessary to work it into the soil. Just plant in it and continue to add compostable materials in the form of mulch to your growing plants. I find that an old lawnmower is excellent for breaking down vegetative matter into small pieces that are easier to handle and compost faster. You can do this right in your garden space. Just follow this formula indefinitely, remembering to pull any undesirable seedlings that appear. The earth worms in your soil will work the compost with the soil, the compost will retain water at an efficient rate, almost no weeding or cultivating is necessary. I would suggest reading about composting materials before attempting this experiment and so that your proportions are adequate for complete composting, although in this "sheet compost" scenario, there is greater leeway than in more traditional methods. You will need both animal and vegetable matter in any case. If you either have your soil tested or purchase a test kit yourself, you will have a very good idea of the pH and the mineral elements in your planting medium. This will allow for adjustments with blood meal, bone meal, animal fertilizer or specific minerals. In addition, I personally use fish fertilizer and sea weed extract, sprayed on the growing plant to provide both nitrogen and minerals, as well as the trace elements. Good luck and enjoy experimenting!

Answer 2

No, not rehome her. maximum appropriate is to stroll the canines on a leash, or fence yet another section this is hers. Border collies want numerous workout and stimulation. Yours is compensating for her loss of the two by potential of digging on your backyard. you have chosen to convey between the international's smartest breeds into your place, now teach you're clever adequate to possess one. join the canines in an obedience course and then an agility course. you will possibly be bowled over how lots YOU appreciate agility. Then placed up a fence to define her section and shop working in the direction of the two obedience and agility in that risk-free section. in case you put in the time and dedication you will artwork it out, be actually surprised how clever your canines is, and ashamed which you ever considered rehoming her.

Answer 3

depends on what you are growing. Potatoes you can lay on the ground in some old tires and cover with straw. Almost everything else has to be put in the ground some way or another.