Reply To: Large area… a few questions.

[Wellies]

Hi Charles,
I have decided I will create the bed shape and path shape in soil and then cover as much of the area with plastic as I can.
In the early spring I shall drag the plastic along exposing the ends of several beds. I shall apply compost to the exposed ends of the beds and cardboard on the paths. Then plant in the beds. I shall slowly drag the plastic along as planting space is required and compost is made. I think if I expose, compost and cover about 1.5 metres per month I should get the whole area going within about 18 months.

I have a deal going with the local electrical store. On Fridays I go and collect their cardboard from mostly new upright fridges and freezers. We got a good load today. It is too wet to use now so i am storing it until the spring where it will be used on paths.

I have got a “new” mower for £30 off a friend. It mows wet grass very well so I have been grass mowing for compost today.