I'm constructing a garden and need tips?

Question

I am constructing a garden at my church and right now all there is is grass on the area. I need to dig up the grass and mix it around and maybe put more soil down. But what I am asking is how much grass should I dig. Like how deep or something. Please help. And if you have any other general tips they are welcome

Answer 1

My tip is that if you're going to build a garden in your churchyard, you should be sure it will be as easy to maintain as mown grass is. Are you doing the vestry a favor to construct a garden that requires more maintenance than a lawn mower?

I think you need to consult with members of the Buildings and Grounds committee, or else don't build the garden.

Answer 2

Dont leave the grass. If I were you, I wouldnt dig up the grass and mix it around... It'll more likely than not grow back. Get a tiller, like the other woman said... Better yet, dig up the grass then in the area you dont want grass, then go down to a walmart or homedepot and go get some of that black tarp that you lay down before you garden. This will help to prevent the grass from coming back and definately save you a huge amount of time pulling weeds. hope this helped

Answer 3

I would find someone that has a rototiller or can rent one.....it will allow it to go down about 4 to 5 inches and work the ground to make it better for planting.....if the soil needs more top soil or additives you can work that in.   Big lumps in the soil make it hard for the plants to grown.  Rototillers are the easiest and similiar to a lawnmower with blades.

Answer 4

You need to go below the roots to prevent the grass from taking over after your garden is planted.  Also think about the drainage.  You dont want your plants to get flooded when it rains.  To much water will kill them.  Figure out what type of plants you want to plant, how big they will get.  Then figure out how big the plants will get for the spacing.  I would leave a little extra room after that in case you want to add something in the future.

Answer 5

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