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We'd start a no-dig garden like Pat Marfisi.

We're amazed at the way you can transform a yard into a series of low-water, raised beds with only a few materials.

Here's what you'll need:

• newspaper
• alfalfa
• straw
• compost
• blood meal
• bone meal

Here's how Pat does it.

In one shot you can get rid of your lawn (without the back breaking work of digging it up) and create a sustainable, organic garden.

Thanks to Hulda for the tip!

Image via Los Angeles Times