Put down that shovel!
There’s an easier way to make anew flowerbed.
No digging, no sweat.
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Removing thetop layer of sodcan speed up the process of planting a little sooner, but it’s unnecessary.
Instead, it’s possible for you to start adding your layers right on top of the grass.
Using agarden hose, saturate the paper to help it break down.
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This will also help it stay in place as you work.
Next, spread 3-6 inches of compost on the paper.
If you don’tmake compost, find a municipal source or substitute commercially available topsoil.
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Your new bed will need 3-6 months to develop.
To peek if it’s done, use a trowel to dig down to the soil level.
Once it’s ready for planting, you caninstall drip irrigationor asoaker hosebefore you add any flowers.
