Preparing the soil - gardening tips & advice

7 February 2026 Preparing the soil

Permaculturists: cover this land that I can't see!

Permaculture enthusiasts are unanimous: covering the soil is probably the ABC of permaculture. Bare soil wears out, and more quickly prone to causing disease to the vegetables growing in it, and loses its minerals yet so precious for the development...

4 February 2026 Preparing the soil

What tools should be used in permaculture to prepare the soil?

If there's one thing to remember in permaculture, it's that you should avoid turning over the soil, and above all keep it covered once prepared. If you've already created your vegetable plot, or if you haven't yet, there are various...

5 November 2025 Preparing the soil

Crop rotation in the vegetable garden: the strategy for healthy soil and abundant harvests

Crop rotation is a key strategy for maintaining healthy, productive soil while avoiding disease and pest problems. It is part of a sustainable gardening approach and promotes plant diversity, soil health and bountiful harvests. By understanding the principles of crop...

26 July 2025 Preparing the soil

Why use urine in the garden?

You thought urine was toxic for your plants? Well, think again! Contrary to what you might think, it is far from being devoid of interest. Are you sceptical? Let me convince you of the benefits of your pee. =) Why...

11 June 2025 Preparing the soil

Mulching the garden: what vegetables can be mulched in permaculture?

Soil preparation is a key point when you start growing crops in the garden, and this is particularly the case in permaculture. One of the fundamental practices for improving soil structure and encouraging plant growth is mulching. This technique involves...

Grass cuttings: a good amendment for the vegetable garden?

31 May 2025 Preparing the soil

Preparing the soil - vegetable garden tips

Permaculturists: cover this land that I can't see!

What tools should be used in permaculture to prepare the soil?

Crop rotation in the vegetable garden: the strategy for healthy soil and abundant harvests

Why use urine in the garden?

Mulching the garden: what vegetables can be mulched in permaculture?

Grass cuttings: a good amendment for the vegetable garden?

The stale seedbed technique: try it in your vegetable garden

What natural fertiliser should you choose for your vegetable garden?

Why watering an unheated greenhouse in winter matters, even without crops

When to put manure in your garden?

How to prepare your vegetable garden for winter?

Why use urine in the garden?

What can be mulched as vegetables in permaculture?

What to do in the vegetable garden in October?

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