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HOW TO START A NEW GARDEN BED
The year 2022 has been declared the Year of the Garden, and rightly so, as many Canadians are looking to add more gardens to their lives. For us, that means adding more planting square footage by creating new beds.
A planting bed is the foundation of any new garden you decide to create, whether it is to grow vegetables or to attract pollinators. An existing lawn is a great place to locate your new bed, as grass is not productive in the yard for much more than walking on. Besides, it will be easier to dig up old sod than your driveway.
Here’s how to get started.
The easiest way to build your bed over your lawn is by adding a layer of uncoated cardboard directly on top of the existing grass. To get started, thoroughly soak the cardboard in a rain barrel before putting it down. Doing this will allow it to tear easily into various shapes to fit the desired form of your new bed. On top of the cardboard, add a thick layer of wood mulch. Leave the cardboard and mulch in place for one season to smother the grass below and add
