Hello. I am new to this forum and looking for information on "lasagna" gardening. I live in the deep South and have heavy clay soil. I was planning on doing some lasagna beds, using newspaper as a first layer. That is, until I saw a video on YouTube stating that newspaper and cardboard were not the way to go. So now I have a few questions--if I shouldn't use newspaper, then what is a good substitute? I really need something to keep the weeds at bay. I have hay that I use in my chicken coop that has lots of nice chicken poo on it. Can I use that or does the poo need to be composted before adding it to the layers? Also, my hens free range, so how do I keep them out of the garden (or is it better to let them have access?). I don't have the time or resources right now to build a fence to keep them out. Also, if I start putting down layers now, when is the earliest I can plant? Thanks for any advice given!
MiMi.
