Backyard Landscape Transformation

While the front-yard landscape is strictly native plants, the backyard follows permaculture practices with an emphasis on human-food-producing plants. A food-waste-compost circle is integral to the design.

Thus, the general rule for the backyard landscape: any non-native plants must produce human food.

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Soil prepartion

02-05-22 With the invasive carrotwood tree gone, the side yard is ready for soil preparation for a vibrant vegetable garden. Once weeding is complete, including removal of the plethora of roots, a layer of cardboard covered with mulch will prepare the side yard for planting.

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