Do i need to underlay my new veg patch?

Gillby1

Hi all,

I've recently moved in to a new house, and am working on turning the garden border into a veg patch - approx 2m long by 50cm wide. I think i know how to go about conditioning the soil etc.... but was wondering whether i need to dig down a foot or so and put down a layer of cardboard/plastic? I think i've seen people do this before, to keep pests out, but am not sure if it's necessary. I plan to grow fairly shallow rooted plants, for the most part.

Any advice appreciated - I'm totally new to this!

Thanks,

Gill

cjb02

no.

I have heard on putting plastic/cardboard on top of the soil to keep down weeds but never a foot under the soil.

wallbash

Guessing the OP was confused with a runner bean trench . ( cardboard)
But Plastic ?????????

Gillby1

I think i saw someone do this with a raised veg patch once, but sounds like it's not necessary!

Thanks both.

Gill