On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 15:06:57 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote:


"Stephen Howard" wrote in message
.. .

[snip]

If you're considering the 'organic' approach - hack the weeds down
as
best you can and remove the cuttings ( or burn them on site ).

I was told that burning garden waste is naughty.

Depends on the local bylaws I'd imagine.
Fresh ashes can help to counteract the tendency for a polythene mulch
to raise the acidity of the soil.

Other options include composting the debris - but at this time of year
there are likely to be lots of seeds in the mix, which will require a
decent heap and a good temperature to kill them.
For the same reason it wouldn't be ideal to simply leave the debris on
site as part of the mulch.


Regards,



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