Square foot gardening could also be called French Intensive or a bio intensive method of farming. The one master of this field is Mel Bartholomew who has popularized this concept. The process is so simple to follow. First you need to create a raised bed of soil. You can use your own soil mixture or a soil mixture purchased at a nursery. After this, the bed is divided into sections of one square feet each. After this, you then choose which types of plants you wish to plant. You also need to consider compost and this can come from various manures such as chicken or other livestock, green waste or from worm castings.
As you are arranging your garden, you want to create pathways. This is to avoid having to step on the soil or compact it in anyway. Furthermore, this makes weeding and watering easier. This method of gardening can be used in almost any region or climate and perfectly suitable for urban areas where there is not a lot of space for growing plants. This method is suitable for all types of plants including flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables.