Lasagna Gardening isn't anything like your traditional method of gardening. It is a time saving method of organic no till gardening that is as basic as can be. It is a method of composting in place with the end result being a rich, fluffy organic humus that involves very little work.
It is a method of building a garden that involves layer upon layer of organic matter on top of each other and letting it compost or cook down overtime in place where you want to plant your garden. This method is the same method that you would use in creating a compost pile or filling a compost bin, just that when it is finished it is done in place in the form of a raised bed garden ready to plant. The end result of the Lasagna Garden Bed is a fluffy rich organic humus material full of nutrients ready for your plants to feed from and thrive.
This method of building a Lasagna Garden Bed is also known as sheet composting. It is an environment friendly way of recycling your yard and household organic waste and turning it into a nutrient rich organic garden.
The best part about the method of gardening and composting is that there is no digging or sod removal before you start to build one. Just start building layer upon layer of organic matter including cardboard, newspaper, grass clippings, leaves and organic household waste as you would in your traditional compost pile or bin. The use of layers of cardboard or newspaper at the bottom before you start will help in the prevention of weeds growing through into your garden. This method is also a great way to attract earthworms and other microorganisms into the garden to create a good healthy soil structure. Once the composting process is finished just leave it in place and start planting.
A environment friendly and healthy way of gardening. Organic Gardening is away of gardening in harmony with nature. Growing a healthy and productive crop in a way that is healthier for both you and the environment.
John Yazo
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