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Originally Posted by caco54
I have a 10' X 20' vegetable garden that I am about to plant. To cut back on weeds I thought if I put down newspaper and cover it with grass clippings I could establish a "weed barrier". Cut through to plant peppers, tomatoes etc. Does that make sense?
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Newspapers are ok but you need to keep them from flying around so you can mulch on top.. Also, they are thin so they'll break down easier which isn't something you want for weeds during growing season...unless you use a ton of them.
Use Cardboard instead but make a large enough hole around your plants so water can penetrate through.
I just use cardboard on the walking paths and it's proven to work. I don't do it in the bed just because of size (I have 2 beds) and aesthetics
March 20:
May 27:
June 10: Cardboard Color fading doing well controlling weeds around perimeter
Sept 17th: Cardboard all Gone. Except some parts exposed. Season over. Win Win.