Mulching stops weed seeds from germinating, excluding light. Any weeds that develop from air borne seeds are easier to pull up as they root in the mulch layer.
Category Archives: weeding
Enjoyable
I’ve always liked clearing overgrown neglected gardens (not through the owner’s fault.. Many times it’s a result of time and manageability) and attempting to restore them to hire they would have looked. Generally I try not to use chemical weedkillers.. Just because you still have to clear the dead weeds once the chemicals have worked,Continue reading “Enjoyable”
Warmer weather
Although the nights have still been cold with the occasional frost, the day time temperatures have been rising, noticeable in perennials starting to shoot, and as usual the weeds out”shooting” the perennials we want in our flower beds. Now is the time to start weeding.. Especially if your prized perennials are being smothered. Many weedsContinue reading “Warmer weather”
