No More Bare Soil! The Living Mulch Strategy That Changes Everything

Are weeds taking over your garden or greenhouse? Stop fighting Mother Nature and start working with her instead! In this video, I'm sharing the ground cover strategies I use in my greenhouse — and they work just as well in your outdoor garden too. Whether you're managing a greenhouse or an outdoor garden bed, ground cover is one of the simplest shifts you can make to spend less time weeding and more time harvesting. Here are a few helpful links for you. Thanks for supporting our channel! Seek app by iNaturalist (free plant identification): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations Dutch White and Crimson Clover https://amzn.to/41sDhSq Self-Heal perennial medicinal ground cover https://amzn.to/48k7OFO Creeping thyme perennial ground cover https://amzn.to/4ssRbiq Purslane https://amzn.to/4ecIuFt Alyssum (annual but readily reseeds each year) https://amzn.to/4sthrJJ You might also enjoy: **See our Seed Snails video: https://youtu.be/dNh_q54wQ40 **Strawberries also make a great edible ground cover, but in this video, we planted them in a GreenStalk vertical planter https://youtu.be/_L59_EYCOXE **Some seeds require cold stratification to germinate well. Check out how easy it is to cold stratify them in the refrigerator https://youtu.be/2OToC5XwgQg Shop GreenStalk Planters https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/provident. Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get $10 off. These beautiful planters are a fantastic way to grow a lot of food in a tiny footprint. Shopping for quality hard-to-find specialty plants? Visit Wellspring Gardens. I've been incredibly happy with the quality of the plants I have purchased https://wellspringgardens.com/PROVIDENT-PREPPER. Thanks for joining us in the garden! DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended as medical, health, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions regarding your health, gardening practices, or any activities shown in this video. You are solely responsible for your own actions and any consequences that may result from following the information presented. Affiliate Links: This description may contain affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our channel and allow us to continue creating content. Copyright Notice: All content in this video, including but not limited to video footage, audio, graphics, and written materials, is the copyrighted property of The Provident Gardener. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from The Provident Gardener. Limitation of Liability: The Provident Gardener and its creators shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the use or misuse of information presented in this video. Viewers participate in any activities at their own risk. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer.