Hi Green Fingered ABers out there, we've just had our litte "rockery" made-over and we're very pleased with the results. Instead of putting some new shrubs in, I thought we would leave it bare until the autumn and then plant some spring-flowering bulbs. So I thought that the only way to stop the weeds choking it up again, I should lay some black plastic all over the bare earth? Is that the best way? And any particular sort of black plastic? Or just regular stuff? In fact anything that I might have lying around the shed? Any thoughts, folks - just want some way to keep the weeds at bay from this newly formed bed. Thanks in advance, Chox.
Mmm, think I'll ditch the bark chips idea - will look into some weed cloth, it's not overly expensive. Thanks folks, much appreciate your help. Cheers, Chox.
Sorry to muddy the waters chokie. Anytime i've mulched on my allotment, weeds just re-appear. So in my experience, a weed cloth is the best and in my mind only definite solution. However, as i've said.. It mentions online that a natural weed blocker is a very thick layer of mulch.
Many thanks everyone, seems to be divided between a very thick layer of mulch and weed cloth. I am tending to go for the weed cloth, but really appreciate your advice, everyone. Much appreciate it all. Happy gardening this weekend folks! Cheers, Chox.