I have a 25' x 25' back yard it is very tight. I built raised beds rather than plant
right into the soil (which is wonderful BTW). I find raised beds are easier to deal
with, and more interesting. http://puregold.aquaria.net/landscape/bkyd/backyard.htm
believe it or not, I still go areas to "develop" or plant in that itty bitty back
yard. there are also great books that deal with gardening in tiny places.
Ingrid

earl wrote:

Hi Everyone,

My family and I live in a townhouse, and as you can imagine, we don't
have a lot of gardening space. What we do have is 4'x5' plots, about 3
of them, on either side of our patio, and at our front door. There's a
mulch on top, and underneath is a clay base of some sort. I'm wanting
to rip out the mulch and replace it with soil - will that work with
the clay base beneath? You'd have to dig about 1.5 feet in order to
hit the clay base. Anyone have any ideas?

All the best,
Earl



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