Newspapers?
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Kimberly Barney on Mar 27, 2013I would suggest not using items with color ink.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Mar 27, 2013I have used newspapers as a weed blocker before laying mulch. It does decompose quickly, (in my opinion), so use a thick layer.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 28, 2013I'm with Becky. A thick layer makes a great starter when you're creating a new bed via the "lasagne" method.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Mar 28, 2013Lasagna method @Douglas Hunt? lol. that's a new one for me!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 28, 2013Here's a recipe, @ http://anr.ext.wvu.edu/lawn_garden/vegetable_gardening/lasagna_gardeningHelpful Reply
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Becky P on Mar 28, 2013Thanks. I had to bookmark that one.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Mar 28, 2013@Debbie L newspapers is a long standing method of gardening. Many who live in cold climates use them to prepare their beds for a cold winter. They spread them over top of their perennials to insulate them incase there is a thaw and quick freeze with little snow. Others use them to choke out the weeds before preparing a bed. If using as a mulch I would suggest shredding them and then a light covering of finely shredded mulch to disguise it to look like earth around your plants.Helpful Reply
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