Tactics for Starting a Garden - The Definitive Guide
Chapter 1: Preparing the Battlefield (a.k.a. Your Backyard)
Before you can start planting seeds and watching them grow, you have to prepare your garden for the impending onslaught of greenery. This includes:
- Removing any existing lawn or weeds (the enemy)
- Tilling the soil (a.k.a. making a mess)
- Adding mulch and compost (the secret ingredients)
Related Terms:
- Soil Preparation - The Art of Turning Dirt into a Garden
- Irrigation Strategies - How to Keep Your Plants from Dying
- Pest Control Tactics - The War on Weeds and Pests