This lower-maintenance technique is so much less tedious.
That’s why you should know about a method that cuts back on this sometimes tedious and exhausting labor.
It’s called no-till gardening.
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What Is No-Till Gardening?
But there’s more to it than that.
Instead, this method involves covering the soil with cardboard or newspaper, then compost and mulch.
Then, when planting, you’ll plant into the compost layer, rather than directly into the ground.
But there are benefits to your actual garden and the soil, too.
This can also make the soil more prone to erosion.
This could include beneficial bacteria, fungi, and earthworms.