"Brian" wrote in message
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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.




You must not have the super powered weeds that germinate in mulch.
My weeds LAUGH at your mulch.

I have weedcloth, mulch, pre emergent controls, post emergent controls, and
still pull weeds by hand for at least 6-8 hours a week year round. They will
never go away as long as seeds blow and birds poop, and I don't see either
of those stopping anytime soon.

You just have to teach yourself to see weeding as an enjoyable activity...
Zen weeding.
I highly recommend it.

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Toni
South Florida USA
USDA Zone 10
http://www.cearbhaill.com