Starting out

Clearing your plot

Don’t start trying to do too much at once - it will only put you off. Instead begin slowly by clearing your plot a little at a time and at your own pace. But remember, as soon as you clear a patch, you must plant some produce in it, otherwise it will become a home to weeds.

You can also cover areas waiting to be cleared with a mulch (generally a bulky organic material, such as bark chippings or peat) to aid water retention and to stop weeds growing. This will make it easier to clear and prepare the ground later.