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Artichoke follow-up (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 weeks ago by Rutty to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have exactly that, a 1” layer of straw mulch protected my raised garden beds. You can also use biodegradable “plastic” mulch too.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't have raised beds

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You don’t need raised beds to mulch them?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But then the mulch won't stop the weeds unless I do it deep enough to hurt my plants. I don't understand why you are so adamant that works for you with a completely different setup is so important for me to do.