No Dig Gardening: How to Make a No Dig Garden Bed

The no dig gardening method is the approach we take on our farm to ensure minimal weeding and high fertility levels for our vegetables. In this video I’ll show you a simple process on how to make a no dig garden bed: 1. The first step is to clear the entire area where you want to create your no dig garden beds. Although not an absolute necessity, in this step it’s preferable you remove the root systems from any persistent perennial weeds (like brambles) and mow the entire area. 2. In the second step you’ll need to lay out the ‘frame’ of your no dig beds. Once you’ve cleared out the area you want to use for the garden beds, it’s time to lay out the ‘frame’ to help visualize where they come. I like to use a small measure tape, some pegs and a little bit of twine for this purpose. See: 01:24. 3. In the third step it’s time to lay down the first layer of light depriving material. After creating the visual reference of where your growing beds are coming, it’s time to lay