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The No-Till, Super-Easy Gardening Method (That You’ve Got To Start NOW)
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The No-Till, Super-Easy Gardening Method (That You’ve Got To Start NOW)
Lasagna gardening is a great, time-saving, no-ill, easy form of gardening. With a little start-up work, you can create an almost completely weed-free garden of rich soil in which your plants will thrive.
A lasagna garden, as its name suggests, is made up of layers. These layers need time to break down, so it’s best to put your layers on the ground in the fall and let the garden cook over the winter months to give it a jumpstart on the composting. Allowing time for decomposition over the winter is key to getting a great and easy start in the spring.
Lasagna gardening mimics what happens every year in the forest. Layers form, begin to break down over the winter months, and then in spring, plants grow, continuing to break down the layers to release more nutrients. It’s a beautiful cycle.
So, first things first: You need to lay down those layers. Pick your plot and procure enough cardboard to lay down over the entire area. This layer is going to be the barrier that keeps those pesky weeds and grass away. And, here’s an awesome perk: You don’t need to till or dig up any part of the plot. Just go ahead and lay your cardboard down over the grass or old garden plot. Then pull out your hose and water the cardboard until it’s nice and soaked. Or, if rain is coming, run out there and put the cardboard down quick and let nature do your work for you. (If you use your hose, be sure to drain it out well so it doesn’t freeze.)
Next, start adding layers. This first layer needs to be water absorbent, so think leaves, peat moss, straw, etc. If you time this right, your yard should be replete with lots of leaves just waiting for you to make use of them. Rake those leaves over the area and spread them out. This layer needs to be about two to three inches thick. If you have extra leaves, then hold some back. You’ll use them for another layer.
Time for your first green layer. Mow your yard for the last time this fall and spread the grass clippings out on your lasagna garden plot. If you don’t have enough grass clippings, look for other “green” stuff. Any trimmings from this year’s garden, veggie scraps from the kitchen, etc.
Keep adding layers until you’ve got about two feet of layers. Lay down a brown layer, then a green layer, then a brown layer and so on. Compost, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, sawdust, shredded newspaper, and fruit and vegetable scraps from your kitchen all are great layer ideas. Stay away from meat, bones, dairy products and dog and cat feces, as these can harbor pathogens (not something you particularly want in your garden). Also, steer away from including weed seeds in your layers, as these will just come up in the spring…..more here
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