What is Hugelkultur ? The Centuries Old Gardening Trick 

Hugelkultur is an old practice of creating raised beds using waste materials and wooden debris.

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It uses less water, improves the soil quality and less risk of soil erosion. That's way environmentally friendly.

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Due to its easy maintenance & easy build feature they provide value to gardeners.

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To build a Hugelkultur bed, you will need to gather woody debris, such as logs, branches, and leaves.

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For enriching the debris with nutrients you have to add some soil & compost.

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Once you are done with preparing a bed, give a sufficient amount of water.

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The bed will need to be allowed to settle for a few weeks before you can start planting in it.

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You can plant anything like veggies, herbs, fruits & flowers in this bed.

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Hugelkultur method helps in reducing the impact on nature while improving the soil quality.

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If you are looking for a low-maintenance way to grow a garden, Hugelkultur is a great option.

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