Weeding the backyard farm

Most of the time in the backyard farm is spent for weeding. An area which does not have plants in your backyard, may attract weeds. Every inch of your farm is filled with weed seeds. Only the seeds in the top two or three inches get enough sun to grow. Thus, whenever you dig or till the soil, there are chances for new weeds to pop out. Do not dig the soil, unless it is very essential. The weed seeds can be dormant for a long time, before they sprout out.

Mulch helps to keep the soil moist and cool and at the same time, does not allow the light to fall on the weed seed. Moreover, mulch becomes a habitat for carabid beetles and crickets, which feed on the weed seeds.

You can either start with a single vegetable and move on with more types as you gain experience, or start with more plants, at the same time. Crowding the crops, not taking care of the weeds and forgetting to water the plant are a few ways to make a backyard garden look messy and dirty.