Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to
grow in it - not the idea at all (

So, what sort of rolling program of maintainance do I need for this -
clearly I have to replace some of it - I started trying to seive out
the soil that's formed but that will take for ever. If the only option
is to replace the lot (which I'd rather avoid) are there ways of
treating it so it lasts longer?

TIA

Marshal

In article , Marshal Anderson
writes
Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to
grow in it - not the idea at all (

So, what sort of rolling program of maintainance do I need for this -
clearly I have to replace some of it - I started trying to seive out
the soil that's formed but that will take for ever. If the only option
is to replace the lot (which I'd rather avoid) are there ways of
treating it so it lasts longer?


I'd suggest you use an alternative mulch, gravel or slate chips for
example.

--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

In message , Marshal Anderson
writes
Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to
grow in it - not the idea at all (

So, what sort of rolling program of maintainance do I need for this -
clearly I have to replace some of it - I started trying to seive out
the soil that's formed but that will take for ever. If the only option
is to replace the lot (which I'd rather avoid) are there ways of
treating it so it lasts longer?

Cormaic used to post here. Sadly he doesn't any more, but his website is
invaluable:

http://www.pavingexpert.com/fabrics.htm


--
Klara, Gatwick basin

"Marshal Anderson" wrote in
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Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to

SNIP

I would rake up the old chips and compost them, hoe the weeds, and lay some
new chips, or mulch or whatever. There is a good range of stuff available
nowadays in a range of colours if that's what you want.

But any organic product is going to biodegrade eventually.

Steve

"Marshal Anderson" wrote in
message ...
Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to
grow in it - not the idea at all (

So, what sort of rolling program of maintainance do I need for this -
clearly I have to replace some of it - I started trying to seive out
the soil that's formed but that will take for ever. If the only option
is to replace the lot (which I'd rather avoid) are there ways of
treating it so it lasts longer?

TIA

Marshal

What's my cat doing in your garden? ;O)

bark chips (B&Q ultra el-cheapo) over wead-proof membrane is awesome, had a
front garden plot laid with this for 4 years, once yearly I add about a
quarter of the original amount of bark, possibly less. It tends to dry out
and blow away in the winter.

great job

T

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"Marshal Anderson" wrote in
message ...
Had my garden done over with areas of wood chip a while ago
(www.marshal.co.uk/garden.htm if you're really board!). In some areas
the wood has now rotted down to the point where things are begining to
grow in it - not the idea at all (

So, what sort of rolling program of maintainance do I need for this -
clearly I have to replace some of it - I started trying to seive out
the soil that's formed but that will take for ever. If the only option
is to replace the lot (which I'd rather avoid) are there ways of
treating it so it lasts longer?

TIA

Marshal

What's my cat doing in your garden? ;O)

Thanks for the suggestions team.

Draven: There is no cat in the photographs - your cat is using mind
control to keep you in a state of Fear,Uncertainty and Doubt. Consult
a speciallist immediately.

For more info see: www.mycathatesyou.com/

Marshal

In article ,
(Trunky) wrote:

bark chips (B&Q ultra el-cheapo) over wead-proof membrane is awesome,

Unfortunately, my local bird population agree with you. They really
enjoy throwing it everywhere :-(

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

[quote]Hi, Looks like you've worked hard in the garden. I did my garden last year, half lawn & half bark. I pressume you laid a liner under the bark? I also sprayed the ground with weedkiller first & now only have containers (less weeding).. I don't understand the soil in your bark? Where has it come from? All I do with mine is occationally rake over the trodden bits to even the coverage & a spray of weed killer on the offending weed when one appears.

Sandram wrote:
Hi, Looks like you've worked hard in the garden. I did my garden
last
year, half lawn & half bark. I pressume you laid a liner under the
bark? I also sprayed the ground with weedkiller first & now only
have
containers (less weeding).. I don't understand the soil in your
bark?
Where has it come from? All I do with mine is occationally rake
over
the trodden bits to even the coverage & a spray of weed killer on
the
offending weed when one appears. Marshal Anderson Wrote:


Hi, Looks like you've worked hard in the garden. I did my garden
last year, half lawn & half bark. I pressume you laid a liner
under
the bark? I also sprayed the ground with weedkiller first & now
only have containers (less weeding).. I don't understand the soil
in your bark? Where has it come from? All I do with mine is
occationally rake over the trodden bits to even the coverage & a
spray of weed killer on the offending weed when one appears



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Are you talking to yourself already? I do it, too, but I sense that
I'm a good bit older than you are. But if you have to use weedkiller
(for one weed, I think you said?) as well as membrane _and_ a mulch,
then there's something radically wrong with your system. Try
gardening instead! That way you'll also understand where the soil
comes from, as well as why that one weed appeared.

Another tip: if you use Google to find uk.rec.gardening, you won't
be stuck with gardenbanter

--
Mike.