Build productive beds with minimal effort. Materials, layout, cardboard base, compost depth and planting tips for the UK climate.
What you need
- Cardboard (no tape/ink)
- Compost + mulch
- Edging boards (optional)
Steps
- Scalp weeds short; water area.
- Layer cardboard with overlaps.
- Add 10–15cm compost; 5cm mulch.
- Plant modules; water in.
Aftercare
Top up compost annually; avoid digging—just add organic matter and let soil life do the work.
