April Photo Challenge: New Garden Bed - Part 1

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First part of the preparations for the new flower beds in front of our new house.

E. C. R. Stern

Detail of the bed prep.

E. C. R. Stern

First part of the preparations for the new flower beds in front of our new house.

Photo: E. C. R. Stern

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We had a lot of cardboard boxes and newsprint left over from our recent move, many of which are on their third use and can't be used again for storage/moving.  Instead of recycling the boxes (which may or may not mean they actually get recycled), I opened them up and I'm using them as the base for the new flower beds.  The next layer will be composted mulch from our county's solid waste program.

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Vinca major 'Variegata'

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CoolGreenGardens writes: I love that you're using sheet mulching techniques to eliminate weeds without introducing toxic sprays. The cardboard decomposes eventually and the bed is left weed free. Good for you! The key is to cover it with at least 4-5 inches of greenwaste and let it cook for a little while. Posted: 1:31 am on April 15th

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