It’s roughly 6 weeks till the final frost here in 7b.
I have a spot of grass and ivy that I want to turn into an annual veg garden. I’m waiting on soil nutrient results.
My current plan is to silage tarp all the grass and ivy for 3-4 weeks. Then cover with any needed amendments, 2 inches of compost, 4 inches of wood chips, then tarp again for the remaining 2-3 weeks. When the final frost passes, transplant out my annuals.
After the growing season I’ll cover crop with peas, clover, vetch, oats. Repeat next year.
Does this make sense? Am I missing anything?
No till is an option though. I use cardboard underneath the layers on top (I have an acre no till garden, 8 years in). Tilling can mess up the mycelium. You will need to work on any perennial roots though for some years, but would need to with tilling anyway. You don’t need to mix in amendments. Layering and having the right plants nearby works. Nature is smart :)