Ever hear of a lasagna garden?
A master gardener shares how (and why) to use lasagna gardening layers for a sustainable harvest.
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horticulturalist forEarths Ally.

Its a very low-maintenance gardening method with no need to mix compost.
It also keeps weeds at bay without need of hand pulling or chemicals.
Its inclusive of nitrogen layers such as coffee grounds, veggie scraps, and grass clippings.

horticulturalist forEarth’s Ally.
The layers hold nutrients throughout the season as the materials break down, Randaci says.
I avoid using newspaper with colored print because of the chemicals in the ink.
I dont use cardboard or newspapers after the first layer.
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This will choke out weeds while adding organic material to your soil, says Randaci.
Add water to this layer.
Adding water will help the cardboard stay in place and promote decomposition.

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Randaci advises that you make this layer about three inches thick.
Plant the same way you would any other garden.

horticulturalist forEarth’s Ally.
Youll need to repeat the process each season.
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