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WEEDS, Weeds, weeds
WEEDS, Weeds, weeds
Posted by Kathy
from
on 2001-03-23 17:09:12
that has been let go over the last two
years. I have an enormous weed problem.
I have a lot pereniels planted and
would like to try to bring the garden
back. Is there something I can apply to
the garden area after pulling all the
dead weeds this spring which will not
hurt my flowers and then apply some
mulch heavily to the area to keep the
weeds from coming back with such
vengence? Please, if someone can help
me I would appreciate it. I live in the
midwest, so am anxious for winter to be
over and get busy.
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Weeds, Weeds, Weeds
Depending on what "weed" you have most
Posted by Kimm from on 2001-03-23 17:10:05
can be controlled by a good, heavy
mulch while others may need some
newspaper covered by a good, heavy
mulch. The pre emergent herbicides are
not necessary if your mulch is dense
enough to keep those plants from access
to sunlight which is what they need to
grow. A good layer of vegetative mulch
in your flower beds, minimum of 4
inches and more is better, will keep
those "weeds" fom getting any sunlight.
Not cultivating the soil will also keep
any "weed" seeds down in the soil from
getting pulled to the durface where
they have a better chance of
germinating.
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Weeds, Weeds, Weeds
I use Preen. It only works if you apply
Posted by Karen from Michigan on 2001-03-23 17:11:41
it right after you pull all the weeds,
and heavy mulch (at least 3 inches) on
top of that should take care of the
problem
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Weeds, Weeds, Weeds
The best method I have ever found is to
Posted by B. Clarke from Ct on 2001-03-23 17:13:12
weed the area and then put down a thick
layer of newspaper, and then covering
with mulch. 6 or 8 sheets thick is
enough to stop any seed from sprouting
and retains moisture beautifully, is
easy to fit around established plants
or poke holes for new ones, and best of
all, it's free. Other benefits are that
it composts in place, improving the
soil and earthworms love it. Mulch over
it as you normally would (2 to 3 inches
is fine). If it is windy when you are
placing it, wet it down and mulch as
you go to hold it down.
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