(04-04-2023, 12:32 PM)Chiefsmom Wrote: So glad others are enjoying this thread, and giving great advice. (Ninuta) But I can't imaginge doing it without a rototiller. That is my hubby's only job in the veggie garden. I plant the rows just wider than the tiller, so he can do that for me.
I'm just planting in small patches - think flower bed sized - so it's not that big of a deal, really, to break them up by hand. The "garden weasel" I got yesterday was just a lightweight, cheap one. If it manages to last a season, then it's paid for itself.
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One thing I can suggest for the herb garden is to put something around the plant to keep the weeds down, like either black plastic, cardboard or actual mulch.
Although, you have to remember, which I did not, that if you have a plant that your going to dig up for the root, like echinacea, the cardboard is your best bet, as I ended up with a mess, with actual mulch.
I did landscaping for a couple years. We used a substance called "landscape fabric" to keep weeds down in installations. It was a black fabric sort of like Tyvek, and came in rolls. We'd just roll it out in rows to cover the area necessary, then cut holes in it for the individual plants, and cover the whole shebang with mulch to hide the landscape fabric. It worked pretty good to keep weeds down, but as you mention it could be a pain in the ass when trying to dig something up.
Quote:Oh, and these are the plugs I use. General Hydroponics Rapid Rooter, Starter Plug for Seeds or Cuttings, Great for Soil or Hydroponics Growing System, 50 Plugs (amazon.com)
Did not know they have a tray system one like jiffy. Might have to try that next year.
Those look interesting. I might give 'em a shot next year. I think I already have a tray sized for them.
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