STOP Removing Old Roots From Your Garden! Do This Instead

In this video, I share why you should stop removing old roots from your garden. Removing roots from garden soil disrupts soil life and robs nutrients from your garden! A core principle of no till gardening, soil should be disturbed as little as possible to maximize fertility. When it comes time to remove old plants, do this instead.

Now that fall gardening season has begun, it's time to remove old summer garden vegetables. This video discusses the most practical ways to do so that impacts the soil as little as possible. These principles can be applied to both no till growers and gardeners who may not have enough space to follow no till garden principles. No matter what your situation, you can apply these methods to your vegetable garden.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 The Secret To Amazing Garden Soil
2:13 How To Remove Old Plants Safely
4:28 Roots After Months Of Decomposition
7:12 2 Cases Where Roots Should Be Removed
9:42 Adventures With Dale

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