"Absolutley Colin
But that doesn't mean there is a right or wrong way, just some people prefer different methods
I like you, prefer the one which takes as little effort as possible, doesn't make me a lazy gardener, just a smart one"
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Colin Robinson commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"Why do I get the impression Fred's a traditionalist?
As a 'lazy gardener' myself I'd welcome anything that meant I didn't have to struggle to grow my food. No-dig and thick mulches do it for me and I don't have a…"
Darren Blick commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"Sorry Fred, another typo with the laptop keyboard but thanks again for the correction
There are always for and against's with everything. I guess you just have to way them up and go with what you feel is best
I myself dont put the bark too…"
Fred Hogg commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"Well the wood bark is a wonderful haven for slugs, and, your spelling: rasberries (raspberries) plented??"
Darren Blick commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"My allotment has raised beds
In between I will have weed material topped with bark for the paths
My rasberries are plented through the same material
It looks very neat and tidy
You don't have to work up a sweat to prove you have worked…"
Fred Hogg commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"If you want an allotment plot swathed in black, lazy gardeners way.
Surprised at the " sufvern areas veggie chumps "comment"
Darren Blick commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"Prevention is always better than cure"
Fred Hogg commented on Matthew Barnes's blog post DIY Matters – Vegetable Gardening"Good sharp hoe also works..........."
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How to stop weeds under your vegetables If you want to grow your own vegetables, it is essential to have a well-thought out weed control strategy. But how do you control those annoying weeds without killing off your prominent produce? Weed control fabric is a popular, controlled choice amongst gardeners and vegetable growers. The fabric prevents weeds from forming under your vegetables without damaging them, while allowing water and…See More
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How to stop weeds under your vegetables
If you want to grow your own vegetables, it is essential to have a well-thought out weed control strategy.
But how do you control those annoying weeds without killing off your prominent produce?
Weed control fabric is a popular, controlled choice amongst gardeners and vegetable growers.
The fabric prevents weeds from forming…
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