Jessica Wright's small urban no till garden in Edmonton, AB (zone 3)

No till in urban yards

No till gardening is a system of gardening where the soil is mulched to prevent soil erosion, conserve water and reduce the pressure of weeds. No till gardening works well for urban gardens.

Sarah Davis small urban no till garden in Saskatoon, SK

Small urban gardens can be a lot of physical work and no till gardening can help by reducing weed pressure, conserving water and improving soil health so yields increase.

Joni Marion's large rural no till garden near Aborfield, SK (zone 3a).

While raised beds are ideal for no till gardens, it is not necessary to create a no till garden. Just lay out the growing beds and pathways, add mulch and enjoy the benefits of a no till garden!

Melissa Weitzel's large rural no till garden.

Wildlife pressure in rural areas can be a problem. A wildlife fence will help prevent pests entering a rural garden space and protect the garden from wildlife damage.