Garden Mulch, best approach to get rid of all these weeds?

mloone01 · Hazel Tree Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1

Hi,

I am completely new to gardening and have quite a large garden. Alot of plants were set around the perimeter of my house but now I am finding it very difficult to keep the weeds away from in between the plants. Is mulching the best approach to rid all these weeds? Also what mulch is best? I have heard that mulch can be quite expensive. Does anyone know of a supplier in Cork where I could get cheap mulch from ?

Thanks!

medieval knievel · Sessile Oak Tree Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 318

if you collect the grass cuttings from your lawn, they'll make a decent enough mulch.

JennyS · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:27 am Post subject:

James Kilkelly, was GPI. · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

mloone01, I have my Back garden mulches and my Front garden mulches.
Back garden mulches are less decorative but more readily available, often free.
Front garden mulches are more better to look at, but cost that bit more.

Back garden mulches.
In the vegetable and fruit garden you would usually employ mulches of
leaves, straw, hay, sawdust, paper, cardboard, grass clippings, carpet and plastic sheeting.

Front garden mulches.
Chipped bark, gravel, shingle, and slate, all in various grades.
Be aware that gravel, shingle, and slate can cause a lot of damage if they come into contact with lawnmower blades.