6 months ago I had my yard backfilled with about 3/4 metre of sandy loam and
top soil. Knowing how fast weeds take over, I ordered mulch immediately, and
was advised to spread 7-9 sheets of newspaper under 3 inches of mulch. So, I
have 3/4 m soil, 7 layers of newspaper and 3-4 inches of mulch. It's mostly
OK, but, guess what? I have some grass coming up from down below!
Frightening, huh
Andr0

"Robo" wrote in message
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I've recently bought a new house, it has a pine tree in the front which
provides the site with dappled light during the day. You wouldn't call it
a
lawn but grass is growing and over the last 6 weeks I have planted out
tube
stock. What I want to do now is lay newspaper (to kill the weeds and
grass)
and overlay a mulch (Greenlife Mulch & Compost to improve soil structure).

1. Am I dreaming thinking that newspaper will kill the grass?
2. If newspaper will suppress the weeds and grass, now many sheets of
newspaper should I use.

Any responses will be appreciated.

Rob