Q&A – What can I use in place of bag mulch to keep weeds down?
Question:
What can I use in place of bag mulch to keep weeds down?
Answer:
Mulch is used to cover the soil surface to keep light away from weed seeds, so they don’t germinate. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond suggests a pre-emergent herbicide if you don’t want mulch. As a better option, she suggests covering the soil surface with landscape fabric or newspaper or cardboard. Then cover that with some mulch for a decorative top. You can apply pre-emergent herbicides either over or under these materials.
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What can I use in place of bag mulch to keep weeds down?
Answer:
Mulch is used to cover the soil surface to keep light away from weed seeds, so they don’t germinate. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond suggests a pre-emergent herbicide if you don’t want mulch. As a better option, she suggests covering the soil surface with landscape fabric or newspaper or cardboard. Then cover that with some mulch for a decorative top. You can apply pre-emergent herbicides either over or under these materials.
Related Videos:
Kinds of Mulch
Newspaper Mulch
Related Resource:
Yard and Garden: Mulch
Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden