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The No-Dig Lasagna Garden Method: Build a Garden Right Over Your Lawn
Skip the digging! The no-dig lasagna gardening method lets you build a thriving garden right over your lawn using layers of cardboard, compost, and organic materials. This easy, low-labor approach improves soil naturally, suppresses weeds, and works beautifully for filling raised beds — no tilling or digging required.
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Getting your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part I
Growing in raised beds can be really rewarding. A common question that arises for people interested in growing in a raised bed for the first time is “what do I put in it?” as it pertains to soil. You want to make sure your garden soil has enough nutrients in it to sustain your crops throughout the growing season, that it isn’t too acidic or too alkaline, and that you have good drainage and soil density. Figuring out how much soil to put in your bed when ordering (or finding your own) supplies is also important!
