My wife and I live in a small suburban neighborhood that was built right after WWII and we do not have a ton of land but a couple years ago I dug up half the front yard and planted a vegetable garden (3 beds that are 3' x 15' long). Our front yard gets full sun and is ideal for things like tomatoes and garlic. My wife has been telling me since then that I needed to do the other half of the front lawn so it would be symmetrical. So today I put 3 beds on the other side of my front walk that a 3' x 15'.
Seeing this was a new garden area I double dug all the beds. I usually double dig new beds and then double dig a few beds a year depending on the last time they were double dug.
Here's a link to double digging:
The plan is to use 1 or 2 of the beds to partially plant my potted figs next year. When my potted figs are larger and I have adequate backups, I may plant some in-ground.
Here are the photos of the operation in progress. Overall, it went much smoother than previous garden beds on my property. If you have ever dug in New England soil, you'll know that I was extremely lucky to only have filled one 5 gallon bucket full of rocks. Sorry about the last photo being so dark, it took me all day to complete the work. Everything was done by hand.
Seeing this was a new garden area I double dug all the beds. I usually double dig new beds and then double dig a few beds a year depending on the last time they were double dug.
Here's a link to double digging:
The plan is to use 1 or 2 of the beds to partially plant my potted figs next year. When my potted figs are larger and I have adequate backups, I may plant some in-ground.
Here are the photos of the operation in progress. Overall, it went much smoother than previous garden beds on my property. If you have ever dug in New England soil, you'll know that I was extremely lucky to only have filled one 5 gallon bucket full of rocks. Sorry about the last photo being so dark, it took me all day to complete the work. Everything was done by hand.
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