Can someone help please?

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I have a sort of semi cirluclar flat plot (approx 2m x 2m) which I have been hoping to turn in to a veggie patch. As I am a)clueless and b) lazy, still nothing has happened with it this summer.

So, it is currently full of weeds, and in my limited experience - the soil is very poor/compacted. If I want to start sowing seeds (next spring??), what should I do now in order to prepare it? I assume I need to dig up the weeds and add soil conditioner? But what shall I do with it till the soil is improved? How do I stop the weeds coming back when it is bare?

I would really appreciate any tips/instructions for dummies .

Anyone with any advice?

The easiest way is to smother the weeds by covering them with cardboard or carpet. Cardboard's better as it will eventually break down. Looks a bit ugly but if you do it now and leave it for a few months the weeds will all be gone. Then you can turn over the soil in early spring and plant potatoes. Think they're good for restoring nutrients.

Thank you

There is a programme on at the mo (think it's BBC2) about growing veggies. Think it's on about 7ish or 7.30. You could try the watch again facility.

Will have a peek Chipbutty.