I'm new to gardening (2nd year) and this video just made the light bulb go off in my head. Prepare the soil, dont just rely on the bags of soil you buy from DIY stores..... and go Organic. Thanks dude, I'm looking forward to this growing season.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Yes growing great food is all about building healthy soil.

@WannabeOperator

2 жыл бұрын

This! I learned the same. And not only do you need healthy soil to start, you will need fertilizer periodically. Fish emulsion has been a total game changer for me. It's AMAZING how well the plants do since I started using it. And a little goes a long ways, like a tablespoon per gallon of water. One gallon will last multiple seasons. Also learning to make myself since I live on the coast

@Itiswell.

2 жыл бұрын

@@WannabeOperator we’re on the coast too! And love to fish… any resources on making your own?

@terrydoble1468

7 ай бұрын

Watch back to Eden.

@Izumiorra

4 ай бұрын

I had no other choice but to get bags of compost for my grow bags, but that's fine it's just till I move to a place with plenty of space for a garden

This is actually the best video on how to convert lawn into veritable garden, thank you

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Irina Semenov thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@abubakr2922

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I totally agree! It's been very very beneficial

@trumpthemessiah1238

3 жыл бұрын

def the best but looks expensive man

@NoNORADon911

3 жыл бұрын

Recipe 420 pot soil is the secret lol. Woooooooooooo

@KatyatheBlack

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna follow this to a T

I started a veggie garden this year (2021) in Cape Town, South Africa. First I dug up the grass and sifted the soil for stones and left over grass. Made beds with concrete slabs and large bricks. Then I covered the soil with cardboard with bricks to hold the cardboard in place. I cut holes in the cardboard and put grow tubes (cut from soda bottles) in the holes and planted my veggies in the grow tubes in a mixed up way to confuse bad insects with marigolds in between. So far I have had a bumper crop of various veggies. Being in a town that almost ran out of water 2 years ago I invented this way of planting to use a lot less water as I only water in the grow tubes using a large soda bottle with a hole in the screw lid. I am also planning to dig small swales to harvest rain when it comes, I have planted 6 trees from cuttings from my neighbors trees, only 1 died, so I am quite happy with the results so far.

So excited to follow this Kyle!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening Thanks Kevin! This KZread stuff is fun but wow it’s a lot of work! Thank you for your support!

@joshuajones1021

3 ай бұрын

I think you mean Eric 😂❤

I'm in the process of turning my lawn into garden beds. I'm on a budget so it's all hand done and compost I've made. I'm tired but the result will make it all worth it. I also picked up 2 tonnes of mulch to keep the moisture as Australia is heading for summer. I hope more people do this because it's so beneficial.

@ArrisarJ

2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing the same down in Melbourne! Hard work, but we'll work it. Only a couple beds left to build and more seedlings than I have room for are almost ready. Here's to a bountiful season ahead 🌼🌸🏵️

@noatt_

2 жыл бұрын

The work will not be in vain, hand done is basically the fun part of gardens and making one, I would know from my past failures and successes.

@bs4638

2 жыл бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race! Good luck!

imo this the most important video on youtube for beginner farmers. thank you sir youre a great teacher, much appreciated.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

dingane dennis thank you for saying that! I’m glad you enjoyed my video and I do hope it helps many new gardeners and farmers.

Roto tiller has been one of my favorite investments for my garden.

This is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever seen about gardening. I complain often about so much wasted space with lawns that could be producing food with a garden. Great video. I’d love to start a buisness with changing lawns into gardens.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That would be a cool business

@lekistaf

Жыл бұрын

And I would certainly pay you to do mine. I have a HUGE backyard and want to do this to a portion of my yard soooooo bad

Thank you so much!!!! This has been the most simple and helpful video I have seen so far in two years of beginning gardening. I have a huge area in my backyard, and this makes me realize it's doable.

@urbanfarmstead

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to share! You got this!

I am so glad I have found you on youtube as well. I always cherished your garden! Spring is starting here and I'm so hyped to follow your steps and build a wonderful garden!

That was a lot of work, but I bet it was worth every little drop of sweat. Lots of valuable information as well. Thanks for sharing! 🙏❤

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

A ton of work! but yes, its worth it 100% Thank you!

@NoNORADon911

3 жыл бұрын

It had the blood and sweat...but where were the tears?

I wish you were my neighbor. Finally a video on planting from Sacramento .

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some day!

Beautiful, can’t wait to see it fill all in.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

San Antonio Gardening Thank you! I’m excited for it too!

Great video. straight forward, easy to understand and no waffling on like some others tend to do. Good for homegrowers or homesteaders, allotment holders and new marget garden farmers.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

techstuff thank you! I know exactly what you mean about “waffling on” I’ve never liked having to selectively fast forward through a 20 minute video full of unrelated rambling that should have been a 5 minute video.

Thanks for addressing how to orient the beds. I appreciate all of your videos. I learn something new with each one.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Nash you’re welcome! I try not to overload my videos with too much information, but that’s a very important consideration that I think many people overlook so I’m glad you found it helpful. Thank you for your feedback and support!

Omg thank you so much for this! Whenever I searched for info on beginner gardening, I kept finding garden tours and not very informative "informative" videos. This one video answered so many of my questions!

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful!

I am starting a mini flower farm and veggie garden to grow our own food this season and my head has been spinning from all the mixed info out there. I've been feeling overwhelmed about preparing our yard and turning it into garden beds - we live in the smoky mountains of NC so it's very clay heavy ground. This video was the easiest to understand and convinced me to get a soil test kit. I am positive this will help us save money and get the right nutrients for our plants in our first season. I also loved how you showed how to create space between the rows to walk through and making rows north to south vs east to west. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

Clear, simple and to the point. Thank you.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Marchelle Topping thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

@jordanriles3947

4 жыл бұрын

Right. That's what I'm always lookin for.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Riles Same! Thanks ✌🏼

@NoNORADon911

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno...I got lost a few times....

I like how you explain in your video on what you are doing. Alot of work needs to be done. Thank you for uploading. 💗

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Snacks and Foods Thank you! It u I s a lot of work but it’s worth it. You’re welcome!

I've just got an allotment in the UK and have not done much veg gardening before. It has a lot of bindweed and couch grass that I plan to remove by hand as much as possible. This video has come at exactly the right time for me. Thanks 😊.

Great video as always. I can't wait to see how your garden progresses over this year.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Michael McMillan thank you so much!

Thank you! This is my first time gardening and I’ve no idea how to start. This really helps!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful

I have been looking for a video like this for so long. THANK YOU.

Clear instructions and a well edited video. So satisfying.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Narendra Muppala thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

This is easily the most helpful soil conditioning video I have watched on KZread. Thanks!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful!

The world 🌍 needs this!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Betterlife thank you! I agree!

Beautiful job amending the soil! The garden looks *Great*. Thanks for sharing.

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Dug up a chunk of front lawn for vegetables and now I know next steps to take. Thank you.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Great! You’re welcome

Sieving the soil has amazing outcomes, now of you build a large a frame and attach the siev to a swing system, it saves your back and arms 👍🏼

I’ve got about 30 seed potatoes in and am planning to plant onions, garlic, carrots and lettuce. I grew up around vestigial house plants that didn’t produce anything edible and I had a distaste for gardening because I used to have to water all of them as a chore when I was younger. Your video was very insightful and I appreciate the effort. Good luck with the new garden, and thanks for the tips!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! That’s awesome! Thank you so much

Thank You!! I've watched A LOT of beginner tutorials, but this is the best one that I've found, hands down!! Thank you!!!

@urbanfarmstead

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent job

Thanks for all the info. I grow a small garden here in Maryland. I need to incorporate some of these ideas into my garden next season.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Krausz you’re welcome! It’s always good to try out a few new ideas each season to see what works best for you and your garden

Oh wow! I follow you on tiktok, that’s how I learned about your channel. Glad I learned about this step first. I have just the right amount of time before spring next year to start the perfect soil process. You’re an amazing teacher.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Angelica, thank you so much! Happy gardening

This is my favorite video... of all time, ever

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it

This will be my first garden ever. I come from a family of farmers in Italy. I am so happy all the information I received from your video. Thank you Kyle

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Farmers in Italy? That must be amazing! Thank you. Happy gardening!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

@Ramen Lover yes, much of California is great for growing food.

Wow!! You have created EXACTLY what I want for a garden!! Your hard work will surely pay off in spades! Congratulations on an outstanding garden!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s been a wonderful first season. See my Summer garden tour if you want an idea of just how productive it is. Thank you✌🏼

I see why I have never attempted something like this.. Lots and lots and lots of work.. Maybe if it was my job.. Thank you to all who do this!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Lindsay it can be a lot of work depending on the size of your space, but it’s well worth it in my opinion. I work 80 hours a week as a firefighter but I enjoy doing this work on my days off. I find it very fulfilling, but I know it’s not for everyone. Thank you for your support!

@kimberlymaxey4349

4 жыл бұрын

You need aquaponics trade the back work for brain work

@akikoito1383

4 жыл бұрын

Look at no-till, it's very easy

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

kimberly maxey thank you for your suggestion, but unfortunately that would not work well for our situation.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

elsefare yes, definitely 👍🏼

Wonderful use of your yard!

this is back breaking work ...i salute u , garden lover

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Santano Dias it can be. Thank you.

Thanks for all you do! I've followed your IG account for the last 2 years and now I've subscribed to your channel. I moved from Sac to South Yuba and have 2 acres now. Can't wait to start planning my garden areas! Any and all advice is always appreciated.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

chris stinson it’s my pleasure! Thank you for your support! This KZread stuff is a lot of work but it’s worth it to help others to be more successful in growing food. Happy gardening!

Dude this is incredible. Suberb job my dude! Gonna do this next spring 🙏

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

psychonaut ready for launch! Thank you so much! I highly recommend it! And if you check our my summer garden tour you can see just how well this soil prep has worked for me! Happy gardening!

Thank you good sir. Wish I had done just a tiny bit of research to see this video last winter, but now I know the enormous cost of wasting my own time that I was blessed with.

Perfect!!!! Exactly what I'm looking for!!! Thank you very much for sharing your time and talent! Highly Appreciated!🇯🇲

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks!

The first few seconds adequately demonstrate how to wear a t-shirt handsomely. Nice.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Ali ✌🏼

Amazing video sir !! Clear explanation and straight to the point, no BS! You got my subs, keep up the great work!!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback! That’s definitely my goal, I can’t stand having to selectively fast forward through a 25 minute video that should have been a 5 minute video. Some people enjoy that extra fluff, but it’s not for me. Thanks dude!

@zerad3307

4 жыл бұрын

​@@urbanfarmstead Yes sir !! 10 to 15 minutes video is the best and get higher CTR (click through rate) than 25-30minutes video. Also people more likely watch them all rather than lengthy video.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin thank you for sharing those insights!

What a wonderful video! You make is feel so much easier! Well, not easy, as it’s a lot of work, but you make the process easier to understand. Not just the hows but also the whys. Thank you for such great content!

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This channel and rockos modern survival are some of my favorite thank you for doing them

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Rowan thank you so much! It’s my pleasure to share!

It would be great to see the installation of the irrigation system you are going to use :-)

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Glenn Drumright we’ll you’re in luck! I shot the entire install and I’m currently editing that footage. Should be posting the video very soon.

Wonderful job! Can't wait for more videos in this series. Especially since I'm starting a new garden as well.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Megan Kavand thank you! Awesome, I’m working on the next one today!

You put so much effort and plan to make this video love you 🥰

Awesome stuff

this is a wonderful video!... very similar to what I am doing with my own backyard... I am documenting mine on my own channel... but I wish I would've seen this video before I began tilling!!... I went way too deep the first round and simply tilled in the weeds and grass lol... this is how we learn... thanks for the video

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Nate thank you! I’ll have to check in out your project. I think so much of it depends on your specific situation, like the type of weeds/soil etc that you have. Best of luck with your project!

Great video! The content was very easy to follow and informative. You’ve got a new subscriber!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and support!

Phenomenal video thank you so much!

Love your Blunnies!..excited to check out your pest management videos!

Hey! I am in the Sacramento area as well and appreciate your insight. I will be using your ideas and techniques in the future, thanks a bunch!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you

@GodanDawnofTitans

3 жыл бұрын

@@urbanfarmstead thanks go to you! You have helped motivate me from taking my time making gaming videos to really getting my hands dirty :) I have already redesigned our small backyard into a private escape and butterfly garden and will use your technique to transform our wasted side yard into something worthwhile. Appreciate the tips and insight. And when I saw the 420, I had to read your bio because that’s what we have been purchasing as well :)

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

@@GodanDawnofTitans that’s awesome! Happy gardening!

I've watched this video at least 5 times now and am copying all your methods, I feel like I should pay you, Thank you for putting these amazing videos up! Great Great Job!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent instructions! Thanks

Gonna save this video until I achieve my dream and buy my own house so I can use this video as guide to grow my very first garden. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ♥️

Great Video 🙂 I love EB stones! Best product in the market

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love them too! Local to me, family owned, sustainable, and highly affective!

great video!!

@urbanfarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sabrinawanderer7560

Жыл бұрын

@@urbanfarmstead what's up? Any new update?

@baruchpoliatzky7766

Жыл бұрын

@@urbanfarmsteadThis is one of the best videos on youtube so thorough!

Really nice plot.

Thanks! You inspired me to do the same with the part of my lawn!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

NT Awesome! I’m so glad! Happy gardening!

Wow..soil looks really healthy..I also plan to convert my lawn into vegetable garden as I m fed up with weeding..I finish one end other end is already full of weeds....

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

shashi kala thank you! Yeah weeds can be a lot of work, and if you’re going to be working in the garden you should at least get a harvest out of it

@johncasey1020

4 жыл бұрын

Identify the edible weeds and let them grow. :)

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

John Casey I love foraging edible plants but the only one I find in our yard is purslane

I was a little worried when it started off with tilling. Thank you for mentioning the No-Till aspect. You're doing great work.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I think a lot of people have that reaction, which is good because it tells me that more people are becoming aware of the benefits of no-till. I like the concept of doing one initial till for heavy soils like mine, then never tilling again, and so far it’s working very well.

@ricardoyip9478

3 жыл бұрын

Im confused...did he said put cardboard first then rototill?

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

@@ricardoyip9478 yes, some people use tarps, but we had plenty of cardboard so we used it. Did you have a specific question about it?

@ricardoyip9478

3 жыл бұрын

@@urbanfarmstead First of all..thanks for responding. I really appreciate. I will be moving to a house and I want to set up a vegetable garden as yours..from your video I noticed you mentioned to first place the cardboard to supress weeds from growing and then after that you till, is that correct? Or do you till then place the cardboard...thats what I wasn't sure. If you do the first, how long you should wait before tilling, and am I suppose to throw compost on top of the cardboard.. Im sorry so many questions, just wanna make sure I follow the rights steps

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

@@ricardoyip9478 so first I try to snuff out most of the weeds with cardboard, then I start by tilling in compost

Thanks for this excellent video, Kyle! My wife was telling me about this fantastic KZreadr who’s also from Sacramento, started playing this one for me, and I smiled & told her I had just watched it a few hours earlier. We’ve got exactly the same problems with Bermuda grass and clay soil. (Same city, go figure!) I’ve gotten pretty good results on small areas with cardboard and mulch, but our property is about 1/3 of an acre, no way I can get enough cardboard to cover the whole yard. Looks like you’ve convinced my wife, so we’re gonna try your technique here in “West Carmichael”.

Glad I found this video! I am new to farming and I am looking forward to implementing your tips and recommendations. Thank!

Great video! Makes me wish my apartment had a lawn lol

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Loving thank you! Do you have a patio or balcony where you can grow a potted garden?

@chrisloving8378

4 жыл бұрын

I actually just started one on my balcony shortly after watching this video!! Haha

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisloving8378 That's awesome! Happy Gardening!

Hi Kyle! Love your channel! I live in Sacramento as well and am new to gardening. Last year, I grew a few things in some raised beds, but this year I'm moving the garden to a sunny patch and am following every video you post! Question: It looks like you recorded this video in late March. However, I am wanting to do a spring garden, so when would you recommend tilling and ammending the soil? There are some mixed days on when the last frost is, but do you even take that into consideration in our climate? Thank you so much, your videos are incredibly informative, easy to follow, and inspiring. I already tested my soil and have all my ammendments planned out, thanks to your soil test video! :)

Wow you had it a little easier my dad used to make us put all the topsoil through a sieve. Taking out all the weeds roots and larger stones the sieve was quite fine he didn’t mind the small stones he said it was good for drainage but I remember as a kid spending hours and hours sieving topsoil for the garden. Watching you put in the potting soil reminded me of my dad‘s doing that it’s amazing the things that come back to you my dad used to refer to potting soil as black gold.

Nice to see you r replying all the comment..... thank you....

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

A Human, thank you for expressing your appreciation. ✌🏼

the comments on this video are so weird lmao why are so many ppl being haters this is genuinely the most succinct and helpful video i've come across on this topic

@urbanfarmstead

3 ай бұрын

Because it's KZread, and miserable people come here to make themselves feel better by commenting on videos. It's all good though. Thank you!

@mriffle2016

3 ай бұрын

@@urbanfarmstead you’re not wrong 😂 you’re welcome!

btw great choice on amendments... this garden is going to yield heavy!

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate! Just checked out your most recent mulch video. Looking great!

Thank you, Kyle. I am following you. You are so knowledgeable🙏

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the videos!! Can’t wait to see the progress of your yard. Would love to see projects such as how to build a fire pit like there one you have in your old yard.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Phuong Nguyen thank you! I’ll definitely keep posting the progress. Great, we have no shortage of projects for our new yard and I’ll be creating videos for pretty much all of them!

I wish this guy could live in the country, he’d be in heaven

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe some day. For now I’ll make due with my big backyard

Love the real talk about not getting rid of weeds completely. Very realistic.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

starcraft ghost thank you! I think it’s important to share that realistic perspective. Gardening can be discouraging at times, so knowing that the challenges are a normal part of the process for every gardener helps to dispel the misguided theory of having a “brown thumb” etc.

You seem very kind and your video was very informative thank you

Thank you for taking your time to make such informative videos for people to learn and be successful in their gardening ventures. I really appreciate it. We need good teachers like you especially in these times that we are living in. I am happy to have discovered your channel. I am subscribed! 😊

Cats love a smoothly prepared garden to do their business ;-(

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad my neighbors don’t have cats.

I get a load of wood chips whenever I can flag down a tree service. I put paper and or cardboard down on the area that I want to place a garden bed. Then, I put wood chips on top of the cardboard/paper layer. I build a raised bed on top of the wood chips. I fill the bed with homemade compost. Unfinished compost is the the first layer. Screened finished or store bought compost to top off.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great process Mike! It’s like a sort of micro Hugelkultur. Are you familiar with that process? It’s very popular in permaculture and quite fascinating to watch the progression in the videos I’ve watched. Happy gardening!

I'm completely new to gardening. And I have a small patch of ground that I want to dig out and turn over, but damn it is hard work. There are mostly small rocks to clear and old twigs and grass roots. It will not be easy lol Thank you for this video. It gave me a good idea what to look out for!

Thanks for your great video

Hey Kyle, I just found your channel! I'm from Sacramento too

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tamara, awesome! You should be able to find it at any of the Green Acres locations or Plant Foundry

Wow! I dug my weeds out. I had to dig 6 inches down. And I didn't get them all hahaha. I probably did more work then I needed to hahaha.

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

andrea coyle we all have to do different things to prep our soil, and in my opinion there’s no such thing as too much upfront work if it reduces the amount of work and the level of success on the back end.

@andreacoyle1796

4 жыл бұрын

@@urbanfarmstead I just watched your 2 month update. And yeah... I am happy I did. But I don't have much of that nut weed. It was mostly Bermuda grass. I don't think anyone can get all that nut weed out

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

andrea coyle yeah, Bermuda is gnarly too! We have that and I thought it would be the main issue, but this nutsedge is just ridiculous.

Great overview. I am learning so much!

@urbanfarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

So satisfying

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Joaquin Parker thank you!

There will come a day i will go through with this whole process, and that's when i get my first house.. I'll save this video for then:)

@urbanfarmstead

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Im so glad you found it helpful!

Hey at 9:27 you say that you leave the soil to settle for a few weeks so that the weeds can grow through. I like this idea, but i wonder if it rains heavily, we could be missing out on some nutrients that will leak out of the compost and organic fertilizers that we just put in right? Also, what is your opinion on using mycorrhiza while creating the soil or planting seedlings? Love the videos keep it up!

I ended up buying my tiller. But watching this confirms I did something right. I've been adding beds as needed 👍🏾

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

mmm70 great! There are plenty of “right” ways to create garden beds but this method with filling in Lloyd of compost the first year has worked best for me. Happy gardening

This is so well thought through!

Well, now that I’ve seen this one it answers all my questions. However, I have one more, how do you keep the underground critters out of the garden beds? I have moles and voles. Any suggestions and if it was you what would you do if you had the rude raiders invading your hard work? Love your very informative videos. Happy Easter!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

I’m fortunate to not have them here but I know lots of farmers in the area use gopher traps

@michaelnuttall5896

2 жыл бұрын

Pump natural gas into one of their holes for an hour lol. Don't strike a match for atleast a day though or you might blow your house up.

Hey Kyle! I’m trying to figure out what you mean by planting your crops “north to south”. When the sun crosses your garden, does it run parallel or perpendicular to your raised beds? Just trying to figure out the orientation. Thank you for posting such informative videos- I look forward to each and every one!

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

The beds are oriented in a north/south orientation. Sun passes east to west of course. Hope that clarifies

This is super useful video, I’m definitely going to do mine using these tips

Lots of great info! Thank you

@urbanfarmstead

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hey Kyle, my wife and I recently moved to a new property. A very large portion of the yard is extremely hard compact soil heavy with clay and abundant in gravel. The soil is so hard that I can't even push a pitchfork through it when jumping on it with all my weight. I also can't really use a tiller unless it's a super heavy duty one because there are roots from a massive 8 ft tall blackberry bush some 2-3 inches in diameter which would destroy the blades I would imagine. I'm not sure how to break it apart aside from slowly picking up rocks individually, if you've had any experience with something like this I'd love to hear it. The soil isn't dry, it's just basically gravel and clay almost like chunky cement.

@jgdays2439

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds to me like a lot of the refuse from building / enlarging your house was buried in your garden , it might have been there for a long time . It was a pretty common practice to keep costs down , even modern builds sometimes have this problem . You might have to have the lot removed professionally ( that’s what we did ) , on the plus side you can have the perfect draining & growing soil put back in . Expensive but worth it .

Hi. Thank you for this wonderful video. I would love to do that to my backyard. Instead of buying or investing the machine that you use to make the soil loose. Can those machine be rented?? I need to do exactly what you did. Kill or plug out all the existing grass.

@urbanfarmstead

3 жыл бұрын

Maggie Cheung Blaize Hi, you’re very welcome! Yes, absolutely. I rented mine. It’s not practical to buy one.

Nice presentation. Thank you.

@urbanfarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great information thanks