Mary...I gardened for years and I used mulch hay to cover the garden very successfully...it was the Ruth Stout method and it really cuts down on weeding...
I also companion gardened...for example if you plant horseradish at the 4 corners of your potato patch it will protect the potatoes from harmful bugs. I surround the garden with marigolds to protect. Also a few petunias can be planted in a row of green beans to protect. It really is a wonderful way to garden. Well worth it to utilize these advantages...I had books but I am sure all you need to know is online...
Mary...I gardenerd for years and I used mulch hay to cover the garden very successfully...it was the Ruth Stout method and it really cuts down on weeding...
I also companion gardened...for example if you plant horseradish at the 4 corners of your potato patch it will protect the potatoes from harmful bugs. I surround the garden with marigolds to protect. Also a few petunias can be planted in a row of green beans to protect. It really is a wonderful way to garden. Well worth it to utilize these advantages...I had books but I am sure all you need to know is online...