To start a new flower garden, how deep do you dig it out?

I'm using the black mesh liner to prevent weeds and other things from growing in my new flower garden? I want to know how deep should I dig to get my garden and other grass even?

To start a new flower garden, how deep do you dig it out?
You should first remove the top 5 inches to get grass roots out of the garden. Then, till down at least 1-1/2 foot. It depends on what type of flowers you are going to use though. If you are using mostly bulbs, 18"'s is good enough. If the plants have "Tap" roots, like a tree, and your soil isn't right, you should go as deep as possible, adding mulch, sand, and black dirt to the total bed.





Good Luck and might I suggest you grow endangered plants native to your area? You can contact me at cmmckim@yahoo.com for help finding a list for the proper plants. It is very rewarding knowing you can help your native ground return to its "roots".
Reply:dig below the visible root systems that are present. usually round 4 inches.





God bless
Reply:For an easy way to do it, try a raised bed flower garden. You won't have to dig at all.

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