Do I have to use black plastic in my flower beds?
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Shirley
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I am unable to take care of all my flower beds so thought I’d put down plastic and lots of mulch. Then I’d just use potted plants here and there. Must I use black plastic? What are your ideas on this?
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Weeds still find a way to come through the plastic.so its best to remove all grass and use real thick plastic.i used a thinner kind not knowing and about 800 lbs of stone still it finds a way .so i have to use grass killer very carefully around my plants. Dont use stone use mulch
I think the plastic and mulch should work. If any weeds get through, spray them right away using this:
Take a spray bottle and cover the bottom with salt and fill it up with vinegar. Add a few drops of dish soap and shake. Spray on the weeds.
Shirley...You can use landscape fabric from Lowe's, Home Depot, and to my surprise I even noticed that our local Dollar General has it. You will probably still find that weeds will find a way to break through.
Newspaper, cardboard or landscape fabric will work. Weeds are spread by wind, wildlife and people. Any weeds that pop up will be shallow rooted and easy to pluck.