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Old 23-04-2004, 11:02 AM
Fran
 
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Default Using newspapers for mulch/weed control ?

"Janice" wrote in message
On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:08:09 +1000, "Fran"
wrote:

"Al Dykes" wrote in message
I've seen references to spreading a couple pages of old
newspaper out as ground cover for weed control. I have my doubts
about how rain water seeps thru the paper. Is it fast enough ?


piggy backing here.. ..

When you use newspaper for weed control, it's to keep seedling weeds
from growing. It won't do a whole lot to stop strong perennial weeds,


It will, you just need to spread a thick enough layer and keep it intact for
long enough to stop the light getting to the perennial weeds. All plants
need light to grow, without it they die.