In between the snow, sleet and the rain showers last weekend, we had a bit of excitement when we managed to lay out piles of cardboard and wood chip to create a lovely new planting area while simultaneously putting paid to a life-time’s supply of the dreaded couch grass.
In between the snow, sleet and the rain showers last weekend, we had a bit of excitement when we managed to lay out piles of cardboard and wood chip to create a lovely new planting area while simultaneously putting paid to a life-time’s supply of the dreaded couch grass.
Doing some planning and preparation before planting and purchasing your seeds can save you time and money
This ‘weeding for the terminally lazy’ will last for a year –two if we’re very lucky - and give the plants we actually want to grow a great head start before the couch grass sneaks in again.
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