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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
By rwakefield
Weeds in your garden are a real pain. They take over and push out your prized plants, taking water, nutrients and space away from proper garden plants. Some people enjoy weeding and it is good exercise, much cheaper than going to the gym! However, many people see it as a chore and it may not be high on your list of priorities. So, is there anything you can do to actually prevent weeds so that you do not have to spend as much time weeding and spend more time relaxing and enjoying your garden? Yes. Read on.
One of the best ways of preventing weeds from growing in flower beds and borders, is to to use a layer of bark chippings, mulch or gravel. Bark chippings do have a tendency to blow around the garden and gravel can end up on your lawn, causing damage to your lawnmower, so mulch may be the best option.
Before you apply the layer of mulch, you must first prepare your flower beds and that means doing some weeding! Use a hand fork to remove all present |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 31 October 2008 )
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