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outdoors Joe

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I'm planning to have a large garden this year. I'm planting it differently than the norm. I'll be using 4 foot by 20 foot areas with about a 3 foot space between them. I haven't decided what to use for those spaces, but I'm only going to want to till the 4 foot by 20 foot areas that I'll be planting. Once planted, it won't be necessary to use a rototiller, but I'm going to buy, rather than rent one. I'm not sure what size will work the best or even what brand is the best. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 

grnspot110

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I use more of that type of system, the garden pictured has been in use for 26 years. The only things I plant in rows are what need trellised. I turn my beds by hand in the Fall, the use one of the 10" tillers to prep the beds for planting. I use "aged" coarse sawdust for mulch, this holds down weeds & helps control moisture. The "sawdust" is actually chips & sawdust mixed from a pallet plant (free for the hauling). I bring during the Summer what I will use next year. ~~ grnspot
 

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Lawnpro1969

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You could also use grass clippings for mulch. I have used grass clippings several times. It also holds down weeds helps to keep the moisture. The grass also feeds the plants as it rots it is like a fertilizer.just a thought

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