Reply To: Compost expense – new allotment plot

[ruthparis]

Hi Jen, sounds like you’re raring to go! If you do need lots of cardboard, just wanted to mention that I have found great sources of large scale cardboard packaging – a specialist bicycle shop, Halfords and Homebase, all in a local retail park. They are only too happy to get rid of it. Only thing is you need to remove any metal staples before using. But it’s done a great job on my allotment – no sign of any weeds coming through layer of cardboard then layer of composted stable manure. Good luck and enjoy your allotment – agree with Charles, this is such a gorgeous time of year :))