One of the many reasons I hear people say they can't grow a garden is the time it takes. We are all busy in our lives and trying to keep up with a garden and all the growth that happens can be a challenge. However you can change all of that. The key is mulching... First of I would like to encourage everyone to stop tilling your soil. Your just killing the fungi, worms, and bacteria that actually make your soil living and fertile. Using the Back to Eden method of mulching will turn poor soil into great soil over time, and good soil to awesome soil. One of the big advantages to this method is mulches. Mulch can be wood chips, straw, grass clippings, hay, coffee grounds, leaves etc. Using mulches in your garden will retain moisture, feed the soil organisms, create fertility and best yet... No weeds!
Yes, I know is sounds like a sales pitch... If you want to spend money, effort, and time then there is something someone will be glad to sell you. However in this case it doesn't cost anything. So I encourage you to stop weeding and start mulching. You won't believe the results. Here is a great video from Patrick Dolan explaining the process in his garden. I know I have mulched in the past, but not nearly as much as I will be this year. Using the Back to Eden mulches, compost, manure, and other free materials we hope to give our garden an amazing boost this year.
So stop weeding and start enjoying your garden more!
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