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11-08-2005, 10:17 PM
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bark!
Hi
I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John |
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12-08-2005, 03:42 AM
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"John H." wrote in message ... Hi I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John Roundup. |
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12-08-2005, 05:10 PM
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"John H." wrote in message ... Hi I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John The decay is adding organic matter to the soil. How do the plants look? Nice & healthy for the most part? |
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12-08-2005, 06:59 PM
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On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:17:54 -0700, "John H."
wrote: Hi I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John Try shredded hardwood mulch. There is some new stuff that is double shredded that can be obtained at a garden supply in bulk. Thunder |
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12-08-2005, 08:51 PM
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Rolling Thunder wrote: On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:17:54 -0700, "John H." wrote: Hi I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John Try shredded hardwood mulch. There is some new stuff that is double shredded that can be obtained at a garden supply in bulk. Shredded wood will steal the nitrogen from your soil. |
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13-08-2005, 03:30 AM
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"Stubby" wrote in message ... Rolling Thunder wrote: On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:17:54 -0700, "John H." wrote: Hi I've been using redwood bark as a weed barrier for years, but I dont like the way it decays and builds up the level of the soil. Is there anything else I can use for a weed barrier short of that fabric stuff that wont decay? regards John Try shredded hardwood mulch. There is some new stuff that is double shredded that can be obtained at a garden supply in bulk. Shredded wood will steal the nitrogen from your soil. Call the timber police. |
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