Watercolor illustration showing the layers of a no-dig garden bed with cardboard, compost, and water

No-Dig Gardening Starter Guide — Free 3-Page Guide

A simple way to create a growing space without digging up the ground

No-dig gardening is a practical way to start or build garden beds while leaving the soil underneath largely undisturbed.

Instead of digging over grass or weeds, layers of cardboard, compost and other organic materials are added on top. These help suppress weeds, cover the soil and create a growing area that can be planted into.

Inside you'll find:

  • The basic idea behind no-dig gardening

  • What materials you can use

  • How to layer a new no-dig bed

  • Ways to start over grass or weeds

  • Simple tips for planting and maintaining the bed

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This free 3-page guide covers the basics of starting a no-dig garden using simple, readily available materials.

Print a copy for yourself or share it with friends, schools, workplaces, community gardens or local groups.