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Old 17-07-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by camerashy View Post
I have decided to try my hand again at my allotment, but when I visited it last month after about 8 years of doing nothing the weeds, bramble thistles and nettles were about 4 ft high.
So, firstly, I hired a strimmer to cut back as best as possible and now I am at the stage of what to do next before I hire a cultivator and turn it over.
Should I apply a general weedkiller, if so what type please, or hand dig which would be a major effort.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Dave
Have you considered raised beds?