Easy DIY Mulch Garden That Will Last for Years!
2 Materials
$40
5 Hours
Easy
If you are thinking of putting in a new flowerbed, or even just want to make your current flowerbeds a little easier to maintain, I would highly recommend using tarp and mulch! We are going on year 6 or 7 now, and I have not a single complaint!
And, by making our garden easier to maintain, it's also turned into a work of art, itself!
Here we are, about 6 years later, and let me tell you, this mulch garden is still going strong! I only have to weed it about once, maybe twice a year, and maybe have to top it up with one or two new bags of mulch a year! (I actually only used half a bag this year!)
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After we had the layout of the garden, we then rototilled the area. I think that this step combined with the tarp that we put down, has really helped with the weed control over the years.
Every spring, when I do my annual weeding, I take my mini rake, and just rake through the mulch, flip it over, and loosen it up. While I’m doing this, the weeds just kind of float up to the surface, roots and all, and I pluck’em and chuck’em! Again, so easy!
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Here we are, about 6 years later, and let me tell you, this mulch garden is still going strong! I only have to weed it about once, maybe twice a year, and maybe have to top it up with one or two new bags of mulch a year! (I actually only used half a bag this year!)
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Wow, my niece had a brilliant idea to create a beautiful mulch garden using tarp and bulk mulch! She meticulously planned the layout and even rototilled the area for better weed control. Now, after 6 years, her garden is still thriving with minimal effort. Only a couple of weeding sessions and a bag or two of new mulch each year keep it looking gorgeous. Her creativity turned the garden into a stunning work of art! I'm so proud of her green thumb and dedication. 🌸🌿
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