All starting points

In-ground bed: from lawn to vegetables

Gardening in the ground takes little material but some groundwork. I show you what your starting point really needs.

What ends up on your list

  • Tools for the groundwork if you do it yourself, none if you don’t.
  • Soil improvement by area: compost, mulch or green manure.
  • Protection and edging by size, for example a roll instead of single pieces.

Works as a gift too: a spade, a fork and a plan make a pretty honest present.

Stachi, das Erntezeit-Maskottchen

Step 1 of 6

Where do you shop?

This decides links and currency.

Currency

How big is the area?

Length times width in cm.

Own size

Quick questions

Dig the lawn or cover it?
Both work. Digging is quick; covering with cardboard and mulch is kinder to soil life and takes longer. The wizard asks about your starting point.
Do I need a rotavator?
Not necessarily. For big areas you can hire one. I mention it as a hint, not a must.