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Gardening

beac

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3. Should have mentioned in my OP that I am growing in containers so

Reply to NJCher (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 3, 2012, 08:19 AM

Jul 2012

weeds aren't really an issue, only moisture loss.

I did try cardboard in the in-ground garden once. It definitely kept weeds at bay. It didn't decompose as readily as advertised.

If I'm ever up to the challenge of tackling that in-ground space again (it will need major tilling and at least one season of being covered completely to kill of the myriad weeds and Jerusalem artichokes someone planted once) cardboard will be back on the menu for sure.

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Mulch for my tomatoes [View all] beac Jul 2012 OP

When and if I ever need mulch, Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #1

cardboard NJCher Jul 2012 #2

Should have mentioned in my OP that I am growing in containers so beac Jul 2012 #3

I use straw. BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #4