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Cardboard then chip
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I agree with @Light_EDDed - I put membrane down on paths and under fruit bushes; after the first couple of years it's more trouble than it's worth. Weeds root in the wood chip mulch as it breaks down and then their roots penetrate the membrane, really determined weeds get through anyway, and the membrane both disintegrates and obstructs any digging that you might need to do to get perennial weed rhizomes out. Cardboard would be a better option.
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No pics but got a few jobs done this weekend. Bean and pea frames up and seeds in the ground. Gone much lower this year as ours never seem to get that tall.
Another couple of trenches of spuds in.
Weeding, strimming and some paths topped up with chip.
On that note what do most do about their paths? We’ve got chip but no membrane underneath so it’s a constant battle. Should I just sack it off and stim as the grass takes over? Can’t be arsed to take it off and put membrane down and we’ve pulled so much plastic out the plot I don’t want to add any. Not really a fan of grass paths but it does look easier.
Tom and pepper seedlings repotted as well at home. Got a few sheets of glass at the plot so might whip up a couple of cold frames this week at work so I don’t overwhelm our flat again with seedlings.