Once Lily, Sylvia and I had begun, there was no looking back. We had two grocery buggies full of sod and weeds, which are composting in the back garden as I type. I had nearly 30 plants to be arranged once we had laid down the landscaping material, which went on top of leaf and grass clippings. The clippings were covering the layer of cardboard and newspapers. I really enjoy the lasagna method. Do not disturb the weed seeds, many of which may have been laying dormant for decades. I do expect some weeds to push through, but will be manageable.
We laid down 4 stepping stones, so that, come spring, I will be able to delicately pounce through the garden without damaging any plants or their roots. We have given the herbs and perennials plenty of space to spread out, and I will use marigolds, alysum and nasturtium to fill in the blank spots. The ladder, gnome, and shells add some whimsy. I'll store all of the decorations in the shed over the winter.
This project would not have been possible without the gift of labour from friends! I shared some soup, cookies and herbal iced tea in exchange. Thanks for reading!
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