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I give a brief outline of no dig, and explain how to get started. We have created a pdf of this information so that you can download it for easy reference.

What is no dig

No dig means two things.

First, leave soil undisturbed as much as is practical. You may occasionally need to use a spade or trowel, for example when cutting out bramble roots, making a hole for planting trees, or planting seed potatoes.

The second part of no dig is to feed the masses of soil life, with organic matter on the surface. This is how it happens in nature, where old leaves and woody materials are always decaying on top of the ground.

For growing annual plants such as most vegetables, especially in damp climates, I recommend using compost as the surface mulch, rather than undecomposed materials. This speeds up the increase in fertility needed by vegetables, and reduces habitat for slugs.

Why use no dig

No dig makes life easier for us and allows soi