Questions tagged [double-digging]

I gather no-dig gardens can be established almost anywhere, from over a concrete surface to over a perennial weed infested garden. What are the basic principles on how they work and is there any evidence that double digging is better where possible?

My backyard has just been cleared of convolvulus ( field bindweed ), and native bush/trees exposing what used to be a lawn a decade ago. I'm thinking I would like to try the no-dig method of layering down some newspaper, putting some compost on top,…

I've never gardened before and would like to start a small (4' x 8') vegetable garden this year in our yard. I'm hoping to plant sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, and possibly watermelon. We're renting our house, and the yard has…