Reply To: Cardboard As Base Layer and Weed Suppression

[petepatch71]

Hi, cardboard works really well, in fact I’d say it’s essential. I’ve put 6″ of mulch down without cardboard and mare’s tale and bindweed have both grown through (but it has been easy to weed). Even in areas where i’ve munched with cardboard then compost or chippings some weeds have come through but to a much lesser extent, and, again, easy to weed. I also use plastic to solarise areas of grass or other vegetation, then pull it up once grass dead & lay cardboard etc. Is easy to see and dig out deep rooted weeds like docks before laying card. If you know someone who does wood turning they’re usually more than glad to get rid of the shavings. I use them for pathways or other non growing areas, as well as chippings from a local supplier.