Comments on: Natural Weed Control in the Vegetable Garden https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/ Grow, preserve, and savor fresh organic food with our vegetable gardening tips and recipes. Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:01:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: ©Rachel Arsenault https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/comment-page-1/#comment-41062 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:51:06 +0000 https://growagoodlife.com/?p=14408#comment-41062 In reply to chris harding.

I actually don’t recommend landscape fabric even for the paths. Weeds end up growing though it over time and it breaks down into pieces that are difficult to remove. Instead, I suggest using broken down cardboard boxes covered by wood chips or sawdust. When cardboard breaks down, it ends up becoming a food source for worms and other organisms.

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By: chris harding https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/comment-page-1/#comment-41058 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:56:31 +0000 https://growagoodlife.com/?p=14408#comment-41058 In reply to Kim Hawkins.

If you run out of the bedding material you can use LANDSCAPE MATERIAL . I use it in all my raised gardens . and cheeper saw dust for in-between rows.

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By: ©Rachel Arsenault https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/comment-page-1/#comment-40796 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:58:38 +0000 https://growagoodlife.com/?p=14408#comment-40796 In reply to Jane.

Jane, Yes, wood sorrel is a very common weed in my garden and it IS edible.

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By: Jane https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/comment-page-1/#comment-40780 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 01:32:19 +0000 https://growagoodlife.com/?p=14408#comment-40780 Just FYI, the plant in the first picture (the one that looks similar to clover, with the yellow flower) is also edible! It’s called wood sorrel, and is deliciously sour.

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By: ©Rachel Arsenault https://growagoodlife.com/weed-control/comment-page-1/#comment-40726 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:08:20 +0000 https://growagoodlife.com/?p=14408#comment-40726 In reply to Carolyn.

Carolyn, It may seem I have the perfect gardening world, but we all have our challenges. Over the years, my garden has become more shaded from trees around out property. Combine that with a short growing season and I have to really plan well to grow enough in a very short period of time. Have you tried using hardwood mulch made from tree trimmings? It is a little heavier and may stay in place better than straw. Unfortunately, constant wind is going to be a continuous challenge.

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