Planning my garden for spring - would it be ok to move an established Lilac bush or simply plant a new one? How do you start a rain garden?
Dec 31
horizon4926 asked:


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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3 Responses to “To start a new flower garden, how deep do you dig it out?”

  1. BetsyF Says:

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

    God bless

  2. mrscmmckim Says:

    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 for help finding a list for the proper plants. It is very rewarding knowing you can help your native ground return to its roots.

  3. eklat77 Says:

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