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Brandon K
Brandon K Vineland, NJ on Jul 07, 2011
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I have a corner in my yard where I want to plant a bed of flowers.

I've ripped up the grass and prepared the ground, and I've got the flowers ready for planting. Here's my question: How can I make it that:

1. weeds won't grow in this area (lay down some kind of plastic?...)

2. The grass won't spread into this area?

I will take some pics and post them when I get home from work today.

Calling all Hometalk buds for advice please.

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  • Jon B Norfolk, VA
    Use weed control mat, not plastic or tar paper or newspaper. reason... water can penetrate weed control mat. Don't get the 5 year stuff either, weeds will grow right through it. I learned the hard way. I had to remove the mulch & put down a second layer of weed control mat then remulch. Problem solved.

    These photos were taken three years ago. The beds look the same today except the plants are ...»

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    You will still have to maintain your beds. Seeds will grow in the mulch, but the bottom up growth will stop.

    Good luck with your project.

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