{"id":93,"date":"2019-02-21T12:05:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T17:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justmulch.ca\/mulch\/?p=93"},"modified":"2019-02-21T12:05:37","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T17:05:37","slug":"stop-weeds-growing-mulch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klassenbigbag.com\/mulch\/news\/stop-weeds-growing-mulch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Weeds from Growing in Mulch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knowing how to stop weeds from growing in mulch<\/strong> can save you time and hassle in the long run. At Just Mulch<\/a>, we want to help you create a beautifully landscaped garden. That is why we have put together some simple tips for preventing weeds from growing through mulch<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Preventing Weeds from Growing Through Mulch<\/h2>\n

While mulch<\/em> is a great gardening tool that can help block sunlight and prevent weeds from emerging through the soil, there may still be times when weeds appear in your garden. Some of the extra steps you can take to help prevent weeds from growing through mulch<\/em>, include:<\/p>\n

Using Landscape Fabric<\/h3>\n

One of the easiest and most cost-effective solutions for preventing weed growth<\/em> is to place landscape fabric over the soil and then cover it with a layer of mulch<\/em>. Similar to mulch, landscape fabric works to block out sunlight and to prevent weed growth in the garden. Combining landscape fabric with a layer of mulch will help create a higher level of protection against weed growth.<\/p>\n

Spraying Weeds with Vinegar<\/h3>\n

Spraying weeds that have already begun to grow through the mulch<\/em> with vinegar is a safe, all natural, and inexpensive alternative to using most herbicides. Before spraying the weeds, make sure to mix the vinegar with a small amount of dish soap, as this will provide a thicker consistency that can easily stick to the weeds. While this is not a permanent solution for preventing weeds from growing through mulch<\/em>, it can be a great line of defence against stubborn weeds.<\/p>\n

Defining the Edges of the Garden<\/h3>\n

By simply defining the edges of a garden space with deep edges, you will be able to discourage weed roots from making their way under the mulch<\/em>. Incorporating this simple step into your routine for creating a new garden space can help you save time, money, and energy that would later have to be spent pulling weeds.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about how to stop weeds from growing in mulch<\/strong>, or if you are interested in one of our mulch products<\/a>, please contact Just Mulch<\/a> at 236-98-MULCH or by filling out a contact form on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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