Stuart Pedazzo wrote:
On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 11:00:32 -0400, Butzmark wrote:

I have been thinking about putting down landscape fabric around my
raspberries to controll weeds. My patch is approx. 15'x50'.
What would be best to put over the fabric?
Would crushed limestone change the pH of the soil?
How many tons of rock should I order?


...and I think you mean "how far". Crushed limestone will not change the
pH much (concrete is more effective at doing that), unless you have a
marginal pH to start with.I have covered the paths of my garden with
the stuff and I am pleased with the result. But raspberries pop up 8
feet from the bed, easily. That is why it is better to stop them with a
vertical barrier. Also, if you just want to make
4 feet wide paths around the patch, you will need 3 cubic yards or so.
It will be a lot of work to move the stuff.