I can't promise you won't break a sweat, especially in hot, humid climates, but "no dig" gardening is much easier than dragging out the shovel to turn the soil and get your garden ready for planting.

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

With 2025 just around the corner, there's no doubt more of us are reflecting on what we achieved in the garden this year and perhaps how we can be more sustainable next year. You might even be ...

If you’ve had success with traditional gardening in the past, you might be hesitant to try Dowding’s no-dig method. These are the pros and cons to consider before you get started. Reduced physical ...

No-dig gardening is a simple and effective method of growing plants without the backbreaking work of digging and tilling the soil. Charles Dowding and advocates of his method swear by the strategy, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. If you love growing your own herbs and vegetables, there could be an easier way to produce a beautiful bounty. The no-dig ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a city dweller, I'm always looking for ways to make gardening easier (and more compact). I just don't ...

Have you heard of the lasagna gardening method? I just recently learned about it, and I’m impressed with the results. If your ...