diff --git a/README b/README
index 95d4fd0..2628fd7 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -46,3 +46,12 @@ Configuration
 -------------
 The configuration of dwm is done by creating a custom config.h
 and (re)compiling the source code.
+
+Patching
+--------
+The patching process is automated, just add your patch 
+to the `patches` directory and recompile dwm to apply it.
+
+Patches in this package:
+* fullgaps
+* pertag