Lasagna Garden Beds

No-dig gardening — also called no-till gardening — has grown in popularity because it builds healthy soil while reducing labor and disturbance. Two of the most common approaches are lasagna beds and raised beds. Both methods support soil life, moisture retention, and productive gardens—but they differ in construction, maintenance, and suitability depending on your goals…

Lasagna gardening, also called sheet composting, is a no-dig/no-till method for creating fertile, rich garden beds by layering organic materials directly on the soil. Instead of tilling or digging, you build the soil from the top down—like making a lasagna. Over time, these layers decompose, feeding microbes, worms, and plants while reducing weeds and improving…