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Patch from Scratch
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Patch from Scratch
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Sprinkle some Blood and Bone on the ground then place a layer of wet newspaper 6 - 10 sheets thick over the ground. - This helps to smother grasses, weeds and helps hold the water in during summer.
For an extra boost, add Eureka's worm tea +plus to the water when soaking the newspaper. -
Sprinkle some more blood & bone on top of the newspaper as well. - This acts as a slow release fertiliser & also helps break down the newspaper.
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Top up bed with a 25cm-30cm layer of Eureka Organic Compost
- This has instant nutrient requirements for maximum plant and root growth. -
You can use Sheep manure or straw for a mulch for Veggie patches
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Cover bed with a 4 - 5cm layer of EUREKA ORGANIC MULCH( used for general gardens) - This helps protect compost nutrients from sun damage and retain moisture.
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Water well
For existing garden beds:
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(First method can be used for existing garden beds as well, just work around the plants and be careful of their roots.)
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Dig in Eureka Organic Compost into the top 8 - 10cm of existing dirt. (be careful around the roots)- This has instant nutrient requirements for maximum plant and root growth.
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Cover bed with a 4 - 5cm layer of EUREKA ORGANIC MULCH( used for general gardens not veggie ) or
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Sheep manure or straw for veggies
- This helps protect compost nutrients from sun damage and retain moisture. -
Water well
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