I've resisted the mulching option in certain years but truthfully
(IMHO) it is the only way to eliminate weeds. Plus - it has the bonus
of improving water retention.


I refuse to use chemical suppressants. Good Luck.


On 28 Jan 2007 08:19:31 -0800, "gary"
wrote:

(I live in Riverside, CA)

My garden measures about 1,000 square feet. It contains roses, other
shrubs, two small trees and a sparse groundcover of gazanias.

I've just pulled it-seemed-like thousands of weeds by hand.

How can I prevent the weeds from re-emerging without harming the
existing plants?