Variations and Considerations
- Often the barrier is applied a few months before planting to ensure the penetration of roots of newly planted seeds.
- Very thick barriers can cause anaerobic conditions.
- Some permaculturists incorporate composting in steps 5 and/or 6.
- Sheets of newspaper and clothing can be used instead of cardboard.
- Before step 4, an initial layer (2-3 kg/m2) of matter rich in nutrients (such as compost or manure) may be added to bolster decomposition.
- Some varieties of grasses and weeds may be beneficial in a number of ways. Such plants can be controlled and used rather than eradicated. See also: mulch, list of beneficial weeds.
- One variation of mulching, called hugelkultur, involves using buried logs and branches as the first layer of the bed.
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