ninnymary
Garden Master
I plan to sheet mulch my daughter's small front yard. I've already planted hydrangeas against the foundation and only have about 3-4 feet to sheet mulch and plant between the hydrangeas and the sidewalk.
I've never done it and am a little sceptical about it. I understand that you can put cardboard on top of grass and weeds, add some compost, water it down, and then cover with mulch.
You can either cut holes in the cardboard and plant your plants or plant first and then do the above.
Wouldn't stuff still grow around your plant? The grass would still get some light and water since it's impossible to put the cardboard right up to the plant and make it so tight sunlight can't get in.
How has it worked for you who have done it?
Do you do it like I've described or is there another way?
Are you ever able to eliminate all grass around your plant?
Thanks for all the help!
Mary
I've never done it and am a little sceptical about it. I understand that you can put cardboard on top of grass and weeds, add some compost, water it down, and then cover with mulch.
You can either cut holes in the cardboard and plant your plants or plant first and then do the above.
Wouldn't stuff still grow around your plant? The grass would still get some light and water since it's impossible to put the cardboard right up to the plant and make it so tight sunlight can't get in.
How has it worked for you who have done it?
Do you do it like I've described or is there another way?
Are you ever able to eliminate all grass around your plant?
Thanks for all the help!
Mary