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.

"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 ...

“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, ...

No-dig gardening is simple. Rather than digging to create flower beds, no-dig involves layering organic materials like compost, cardboard, and mulch on top of the existing soil — using just your hands ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gardeners are increasingly practicing an Earth-friendly set of gardening principles collectively known as no dig. In the garden, they have found that less ...

Reduced physical effort: No-dig gardening takes far less exertion than traditional digging and tilling methods, making it a great option for people with physical limitations. Fewer weeds: The first ...

A homesteader on TikTok shared a useful method for how to start a no-dig garden. The method is said to minimize soil disturbances without needing to overturn existing soil. "I love the no-dig method," ...

Gardening expert Ellen Mary has shared how to stop weeds growing without chemicals, and she explained how some weeds are actually beneficial for your garden. Horticultural specialist and writer Ellen ...

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 ...