newspaper mulch
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- Subject: newspaper mulch
- From: W* A* G*
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:03:51 -0800
In Trevor Nottle's book Gardens of the Sun he explains how to prepare a bed,
line it with b/w newsprint, cover it with mulch, and then plant. I did that
three years ago and the area is thriving as never before. I soaked the area
for several days before putting down the newsprint. Then I soaked that for
several days. I took a fork and poked holes all over the area. Then I
covered everything with rich soil about four inches thick. Then I watered
that several days. And then let things sit for a week. Then I carefully cut
holes and planted a lot of salvia, phormium, iris, grasses, several roses,
etc.etc. Everything has done so well and not a SINGLE weed has appeared. The
most amazing part is this - the soil was awful to begin with and had no
redeeming values. Not now.
bill grant, central coast California
