Reply To: Compost expense – new allotment plot

[Jensplot92]

Hi Paul,

Because my allotment is quite overgrown with weeds and having posted previously images of my allotment on this forum on another post, the lasagne method has been recommended by other participants and from looking into the no dig approach I feel it must be the best route to go down as I obviously wouldn’t want to dig and the weeds need to be supressed. The cost of purchasing compost to cover the size of the allotment would be pretty pricey and as I have access to a lot of donkey manure it seemed to make sense to cover the weeds (once cut down) with thick cardboard and cover with fresh manure, because the manure would need to be left for a year it has been recommended on the forum to cover the manure so weeds don’t grow.

Unfortunately the person who over sees the allotment plots are quite strict, they won’t allow plastic or carpets to be used to cover ground so looks like cardboard is my best and cheapest option.

Would you recommend differently?

Thanks,
Jen