CORVALLIS, Ore. – While the practice of no-till gardening is not new, information has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. However, there is a lesser-known method called lasagna gardening that is gaining popularity among home gardeners. Lasagna gardening is a no-fuss technique to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into organic fertilizer to grow new plants. By far the easiest method was 'lasagna gardening', which involves layering organic materials on top of each other to create nutrient-rich soil.
In making this type of garden, you do not till the soil in an effort to prevent hidden weed seeds from growing. Instead of tearing up the ground, simply create beds on top. Organic matter, which many people have in their yards already, is used as the base for the layers in a lasagna garden. Some old and some fairly new, these interesting gardening and planting techniques offered to us this year guarantee the healthiest greenery.
Michigan Master Gardeners in Iosco County developed a lasagna-style heritage garden that is not only sustainable but beautiful. The garden showcases the benefits of lasagna gardening, as it requires minimal maintenance and provides a bountiful harvest. Don't have enough room to plant a huge garden? That's okay! One Instagrammer revealed that you can plant multiple flowers in the same pot using the lasagna gardening method.