To start a new flower garden, how deep do you dig it out?

horizon4926: To start a new flower garden, how deep do you dig it out?
I’m using the black mesh liner to prevent weeds and other things from growing in my new flower garden? I want to know how deep should I dig to get my garden and other grass even?

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Answer by BetsyF
dig below the visible root systems that are present. usually round 4 inches.

God bless

Answer by mrscmmckim
You should first remove the top 5 inches to get grass roots out of the garden. Then, till down at least 1-1/2 foot. It depends on what type of flowers you are going to use though. If you are using mostly bulbs, 18″‘s is good enough. If the plants have “Tap” roots, like a tree, and your soil isn’t right, you should go as deep as possible, adding mulch, sand, and black dirt to the total bed.

Good Luck and might I suggest you grow endangered plants native to your area? You can contact me at [email protected] for help finding a list for the proper plants. It is very rewarding knowing you can help your native ground return to its “roots”.

Answer by eklat77
For an easy way to do it, try a raised bed flower garden. You won’t have to dig at all.