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Gardening

In reply to the discussion: Let's Talk Weeding [View all]

NJCher

(38,429 posts)
7. aw, jambo, don't give up
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:54 AM
Jan 2013

there is an easier way. Here it is:

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2004-02-01/Ruth-Stouts-System.aspx

Now, of course, the problem is where to get all that mulch. Here's what I do, although I admit this is not for everybody. I think about mulch all the time. i am always on the lookout for materials for it. Unless it's inclement, I spend a little time each day generating mulch and compost. I have all kinds of tricks.

But that's basically what I do: generate lots of mulch and compost and then heap it around the plants. If a weed pops up, I throw more compost on it. It helps to put a brown cardboard layer over the soil, then the compost. Another poster mentioned this upthread.

BTW, that's a nice looking garden, despite the weeds.


Cher

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