Tips for Weeding

I have spent considerable time working around my house and cottage getting gardens ready for summer warmth. I am reminded of a frequent question about getting rid of those nasty weeds that seem to grow regardless of the weather.

One way to reduce the survival rate of weeds in a new bed is to lay down two or more thickness of heavy cardboard, or 10 – 20 sheets of newspapers. Next pile organic matter on the paper. Put the coarsest matter at the bottom. For the top few inches, use compost mixed with topsoil. In weedy areas, the deeper the bed, the better. You can then plant in the bed. The paper will stop most of the weeds from emerging through the bed. Those that make it will be weak.

There are meshes sold in farm stores and other folks use a heavy duty plastic. Newspapers seem to be the mort natural and will do the trick.

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