My attempt at lasagna gardening

[amid chaos]

Remember that I posted a while ago about layering on top of the grass for a new bed rather than digging up the grass?

Well, I am attempting it and it is messy. I put the news paper down and wet it so it would stay put. Then I am mowing over leaves and grass from my compost pile that aren't composting. I am putting a 6 inch layer of this remowed stuff and then a few inches of mulch on top of that.

So, I am at the "will see" point of this experiment.

I have a ivorysilk lilac tree to go in this spot in the fall.

 

[Maleficent2]

sounds interesting.




Cool idea.




Mal

 

[DixieDreamer]

You have more patience then I have.

 

[Tulirose]

DixieDee - You, of all people, should know that patience plays an important role in the world of gardening! LOL

Amid - I'm concerned that you are not leaving ENOUGH time between doing this and attempting to use the bed. Somehow, I imagined that this type of project would require MORE than two months to make workable dirt. Will be anxious to hear of your progress.

 

[RobinMarie]

Did you cover it with anything? Try covering with black pastic so it will 'cook' faster.

 

[amid chaos]

I don't intend to plant in this bed till spring. What I have for it will have to nursery elsewhere in the yard. I also think by fall I will need to add some more layers..maybe a peat and some lime.

 

[Snowwark]

Keep us posted on your "experiment" Amid!

I really like Ivory Silk Lilac trees, wish I had a spot for one!

 

[Mamu]

Amid I think this is a great idea.

Do you plan on turning it all into the soil in the spring then start planting. I am always in the process of starting new gardens this idea sounds interesting, sounds like your going to have great soil when it's finished.

I also think a layer of soil on top will help break down the mulch faster.

 

[redd45]

I did this before after reading about in our local paper in the garden section. I did this in a shadded area in a grove of tree's. It was supposed to compost in about six months but took longer. I think it was because it was in a shadded area? The final result was worth it. Good Luck. Susan