Use newspaper as an inexpensive alternative to weed-blocker fabric. Place your plants in the growing location, then lay sheets of newspaper around them and cover with a thin layer of topsoil or mulch to hold the newspaper down and hide it from view. The photo shows how flowers explode when they don't have to compete with weeds!
Source: My own photo; tip from a gardening friend.
We've tried that several times, using up to 2 inches of newspaper and cardboard. The result? The weeds are thriving. Does anybody know how to get rid of quackgrass in the desert?
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Tip: Use Newspaper For Weed Control (08/18/2009)
You can use newspaper for weed control, place 3/4 inch overlapping layers of newspaper around your shrubs/plants. Soak it down with water and wait for 24 hours before you place decorative mulch on top.
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You can use newspaper for weed control, place 3/4 inch overlapping layers of newspaper around your shrubs/plants. Soak it down with water and wait for 24 hours before you place decorative mulch on top. It keeps weeds away while recycling. Save lots of $, no need to buy black gardening plastic. Don't have enough newspaper around? Ask your neighbors for their newspapers and help save the earth.
By Tracey from Thomasville, GA
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RE: Use Newspaper For Weed Control
Cardboard also works well as a weed control mulch. Just layer it as described above and cover with woodchips. (02/26/2007)
By csw
RE: Use Newspaper For Weed Control
I think that is a great idea. Love it and will try this spring when I make a new garden. (02/26/2007)
By Valerie
RE: Use Newspaper For Weed Control
This works exceptionally well. I have done this in the past. (03/04/2007)
