No-dig gardening is often praised for its soil benefits, yet it comes with tradeoffs that aren't always obvious. Timing, cost ...

What Is No-Dig Gardening? While it might seem counter-intuitive to grow a garden without digging, take a moment to consider how forests and meadows grow in nature with no help from us. Leaf litter and ...

I can't promise you won't break a sweat, especially in hot, humid climates, but "no dig" gardening is much easier than dragging out the shovel to turn the soil and get your garden ready for planting.

Here's another "how to basic fruit & vegetable gardening tips in 2 minutes" on no-dig raised beds. In this video, I ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

No-dig gardening is simple. Rather than digging to create flower beds, no-dig involves layering organic materials like compost, cardboard, and mulch on top of the existing soil — using just your hands ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

Gardening is a hobby, a way of providing food to the community, a profession and a fantastic way to fill the pantry. But not all gardening is created equal when it comes to sustainability. One voice ...

Here are some of the important things to keep in mind when thinking about starting a no-dig/no-till approach. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

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In school, most people learned that gardening involved planting a seed in soil, making sure it had the right amount of water and sunlight, and watching it grow. Of course, there’s a lot more to it ...