Hi, am a newbie to clearing a 24ftx24ft plot of weeds which have grown rampaciously through so-called weed control membrane. Second time this has happened.
I want to set up raised beds, which is the easy bit, but how to prevent nettles, brambles and everything else growing round the beds without using systemic herbicide or digging for England? I would happily put down old carpet/cardboard or newspaper, but am concerned about the toxins that go into the manufacture of these items ie glue in cardboard, ink in newspapers and goodness knows what in carpet.
Any suggestions appreciated! Zangmo
I want to set up raised beds, which is the easy bit, but how to prevent nettles, brambles and everything else growing round the beds without using systemic herbicide or digging for England? I would happily put down old carpet/cardboard or newspaper, but am concerned about the toxins that go into the manufacture of these items ie glue in cardboard, ink in newspapers and goodness knows what in carpet.
Any suggestions appreciated! Zangmo
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