If you enjoyed this video, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😊TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 Intro To Reducing Garden Weeds 0:50 Step #1: Mulching Your Garden 4:38 The Best Mulches & The Worst Mulches 5:38 Step #2: Install Weed Barrier For Weed Control 8:29 How To Plant Vegetables Using Weed Barrier 10:04 Bonus Tip: Weed Free Garden Walkways! 12:43 Adventures With Dale
Hey, Greetings from NY, love the content. Would you mind sharing where you get your bare root tress from. I Usually go with Stark Bros. Nursery but I'm looking for a change.
That stuff roots unbearably. You have to snuff out the entire area. Weed barrier will kill it, but if any runners can get around it and find sunshine, it will keep the rhizome alive. Putting cardboard on it first, then weed barrier on top of the cardboard really works well.
Same here. 4th yr gardening and finally got it under control in 3 out of 4 beds. Around the edges of the bed dig out the entire grass around it and it will leave a trench. Fill that in with wood chips and you’ll be good. Gotta get it all pulled out at the roots tho
Instead of cutting holes in the weed barrier, try using a torch to burn them. Not only is it quicker and easier, it will seal the ends up so they don't fray 👍
Even when a weed breaks through my mulch layer it’s so easy to pull it I don’t mind doing it. It’s great to see Dale playing with his favorite toy. My neighbors would go crazy if my dog was running around the yard making a racket. I have a 13 year old soft coated Wheaten terrier. His name is Yankee.
I am screening soil obtained from under feral pecan trees to use directly in a raised bed. The soil has been undisturbed for at least 30 years, so it is dark like forest soil. Loaded with weed seeds, plans are to space onion and sweet potato starts measured out carefully so I can put cardboard down with v shaped cut outs on the edge with matching spacing. One cardboard length one side, and another on the other side covers the roots to these desired plants for one season. I mulch on top of that with pine needles and leaves. I don't have a lot of money to buy amendments as I am retired, but I do have persistence and a lot of sweat, so here it goes. In central Georgia this worked well with potted tomatoes for one season, so doing onions and sweet potatoes is next in rows with raised beds verses planters. I felled some undesired trees. Next is to use thick trunks to make raised beds log cabin style that ought to last at least 10 years. 'At 76, it is a challenge but it keeps me going and healthy eating as much as possible like God intended.
I am a landscaper and want to tell everyone that stones as a mulch do not work to prevent weeds. Within 6 months there will be enough dust and dirt settled into the spaces around the stones to allow weeds to grow.
AaronD@ I have stones in my walkways and I rarely weed my pathways, maybe because there's constant traffic?😮 The mulch gets it a little more often so if I had more money I'd use rocks all over❤
@@mariap.894 Flower beds dont see any traffic usually so it is easy for the seeds to be undisturbed enough to sprout. Yes gravel in paths I like 3/8 pea gravel as it soft on barefeet, as I am usually barefoot at my place.
I have a fence around my garden to keep rabbits out and it's been four years fighting grass etc. This year I decided not to use cardboard as it only lasted less than a season. I am hopeful the weed barrier will work and save me the frustration of tearing and putting up the fence so often. I'm sure it is going to work a lot better. I may not be able to do the whole garden at once, but in 3 years I plan to have the whole thing finished and the fence issue Is a big one. Thanks for the tips.
My entire in ground garden is grown using weed fabric. Been growing this way 3 years now. Very minimal weeding. Loved watching him enjoy his new ball. Thank you for sharing!
Howdy from Central Texas!👋 I put the same weed barrier you use in my garden and am loving it!😃 I have two metal raised beds, one earth bed, a lot of containers. I'm looking forward to seeing how my watermelons grow on it after seeing your video last year.🍉 I guess the neighbors also know Dale got a new Nerf ball.😄 He's so cute! Hey to Dale!
Weed barrier makes life so much easier! I hope to plant my watermelons next week. I will be growing them on the weed barrier again. It just works too well! Everyone in the county knows when Dale gets a new Nerf ball…
Thank you so much. The weeds are winning in my garden & I'm soooooo tired of weeding! I've been told over & over to never use a weed block so I haven't. After this video I'm buying weed block! It makes sense to me & I see it works for you. Thank you for giving me hope!
So happy you did this video! I have wondered about your weed fabric for a long time. Just ordered mine and can't wait to be weed free! Cheers to a fabulous 2023 garden!!
Just got hubby to watch your cucumber video. He is not giving up. I just have to hand spoon him after I find out what to do with each fruit and vegetable 😅 LOL 😄 thank you Anthony ❤ Love yall 💓 ❤
You’re welcome! The key to growing cucumbers is to pick them when they’re small. The more you pick, the more you get. That, and be sure to feed them. Keep the leaves nice and green. It takes a lot of food to make all that fruit.
I can agree with the mulch in the raised beds. As far as the poly woven weed barrier, I do use it, but the Bermuda grass in my yard comes in under, over and through the barrier and removing it ends up with holes in the weed barrier. My fight with the Bermuda grass goes on and on and on and on. I really want to move!!!!!!!!
I've given up on areas infested with bind weed and/or primrose. Covered those areas with weed block then river rock. If it gets too boring, I plant some shallow pots and nestle into river rock. If I was buying property, I would scour it for Bermuda, bind weed and primrose.
Thick UV resistant silage tarp (plastic with black side facing up to the sun) for at least a few months (especially if you can spare a bed at a time during summer) to cook a bed
My cityfied brother is so proud of his rubber mulch he just put down :) Doesn't break down and cause a mess with all that decomposition and whatnot. Can't understand why anyone would want to use rubber mulch.
I just love Dale and the squeaky toy . Yes I am tire of weeding because I have weeds in my crappy grass producing seeds and spreading to my garden beds . I am saving to buy a weed barrier for the back yard where I have my vegetables and good grass for the front yard to reduce the weeds . Thanks millenial gardener!
Love Dale!!! Our grand-dog has the exact toy but red. It is his absolute favorite and never leaves home without it. They have a brand new one put up on standby for when this one tears up like the last one!! LoL
50 seconds in and i am laughing with tesrs of sorrow. He said a couple hours a month of weeding! I spend a couple of hours of weeding a day. I know it is my fault, and i plan to put an end of endless weeding. I think my biggest mistake is after harvesting, i do no more until winter. I allow the weeds to flourish. I think i spent 14 hours last weekend tilling and weeding. It has rained most all of this week and here they come again. It is soo disheartening. The only thing that keeps me going is the food. I canned 300 quarrs of volunteer half runner beans a few years ago. At the same time i grew 4 100' rows of peaches and cream corn. I had a great grow season that year. Every grow season is a war between weeds and me!
I plant my tomatoes through woven landscape fabric (think same as weed barrier) I just cut "X"s and plant, works wonders for both preventing weeds and keeping soil moist. I find though that the sun deteriorates the fabric over time.
I live in the PNW and we have a lot of oaks and don't rake the leaves off of our 1.5 acre property for that reason. Haven't in the 20 years we've lived here. This does NOT stop weeds, I'm sorry to say. Also, you'd think we'd have a pretty decent duff layer by now, but all we have is red clay. We have volunteer conifers everywhere, blackberries, poison oak and we (I ... hubbie allergic to poison oak) can spray everywhere and can't get rid of any of it, even with crossbow. Besides that, we have a prolific "garden" of crab grass and dandelions (which I would grow in a bed if it wouldn't escape) as well as wild daisies we'd like to keep, but can't figure out how to extract without damaging the roots. We gave up about 2 years ago and just try to keep it all mowed so nothing flowers, but the last 2 summers have been so hot and dry that we can't mow in August because we can't afford to catch anything on fire with a hot motor. Fire is a huge problem here. So, scrape the first foot of topsoil (read clay) and start over? We're going to do a raised bed, but it will have to be completely off of the ground because of voles (they ate EVERY bulb I planted 2 years ago, from below), and protect the beds from the deer. They eat just about everything (even nibble at my Jasmine, which is toxic) come August. We're also on a well and it got so dry for the last few years that a couple of our neighbors had to dig their wells deeper. Our well is about 50 ft lower than our house and where we'd plant, that we have to use too much water to even drip irrigate anything at house level. Where we want to build our garden is about 10 ft higher still. Rain barrels? How do we prevent mosquitos? I'm at my wits end. ANY suggestions? For even part of it? Even a suggestion on who to call to evaluate out property? Some state agency? Some university department? I'll not even go into the moss that grows on absolutely everything for 6-9 months out of the year. I like the moss. Home to trillions and trillions of tardigrades. The little "water bears" are one of my favorite (but microscopic) creatures. Besides, moss IS PNW.
I bought a 45% vinegar. You mix it 1:1 ratio with water and spray weeds. I used on what popped thru the fabric and in 24 hrs they were wilting to brown by 48 hrs. I did not spray inside my beds because it is potent and didnt want to accidentally spray a good plant. BTW, i have stone in the walkways and it still gets weeds. Welcome to NC....
Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett advises to make a Corn Gluten Meal tea. And spray on the soil. Keeps weed seed from germinating, and it is a 9-0-0 fertilizer. Just make sure the seed you plant have sprouted. If you get escapes. It is because the weed seed had already germinated.
Great video and very timely. I have a bed for direct seeded plants like beans and corn. I double dug soil (not raised bed) to 18" then put 3 - 4 inches of compost on top. Just before a heavy rain... The rain washed away and compressed the compost to about 1 inch thick. I have some straw but it's in a breezy spot. I could put some soil on top of the straw but then that reduces the weed suppression aspect. Any ideas for this direct seeded bed to not pick weeds all summer? Thanks in advance!
I use a stirrup hoe, the smaller one, 4 inch I believe. It takes me 1 minute per raised garden bed and I am standing up using it. Works in mulch as well.
Nutsedge will push its way straight up through that 3” mulch layer. I’m pulling it out as soon as I see it but that means daily diligence, pulling twice a day - morning and afternoon. It’s impossible to get all the rhizomes out of the soil so I’m trying to deprive it of photosynthesis (and thus hopefully killing it off) by pulling out what pops up.
I bought this house in the winter when there was snow, and when spring came we discovered that the former owner had tons of flower beds all over the place that immediately turned into weed beds. I had a baby the week after we moved in and now I have huge thistles all over the dang place. I've been pulling them out but it seems impossible. When the kids are a little bit older it'd be nice to be able to convert some of this yard into vegetable producing gardens. I don't want to spray pesticides everywhere. I'm not sure if it's possible to get rid of those thistles without pesticides. There's a deck that's low to the ground instead of a concrete pad and there are thistles growing up through that thing too. I also have a fungus blighted apple tree to deal with. Any advice about thistles would be really appreciated. I've got two types one appears to be that Canadian one that runs the tubers.
My yard in Oxford, NC looks like crap. It's full of weeds, clover; dandelions; moss, etc. I plan to disc it up, then torch it to be sure to kill the roots. Add top soil here and there to even it out. Then, I'm looking into a planting a creeping type grass called Dwarf Carpet of Stars. It grows like a soft carpet. And the greatest part is you never, ever have to mow it. You just have to edge it. I've just got to find a local place to buy it from.
thnak you very much, you gave me a little hope. WHat kind of mulch do you use exactly ? as everyone recommends to roll over the floor a cloth/weedbarrier as you mentioned but would prefer a more natural way with mulch , I am in Italy ! Thanks
I've successfully used plain cardboard as a mulch with a little straw of wood mulch to make it look nice. Do you see any problem with chemicals from cardboard?
DorothyH@ If you don't mind me saying, I use cardboard and 90% of gardeners use it too. Brown cardboard not colored or bleached. The inks are most soy based, so I don't worry because the worms LOVE it! Hope this helps and be safe😊💜🌻🦋
I use cardboard. Take all the tape off. Don't use glossy cardboard or if that's all you have, separate the glossy layer and peel it off of there. Only use cardboard with black ink. No colored ink. (that's for the worms) I once planted seeds in the ground, waited till they came up and got a couple of inches tall and then tore strips of cardboard the shape of the space in between and covered the whole thing with cedar mulch. It worked like a charm.
As always, valuable video. I'm considering planting potatoes into holes in weed block. I've not yet seen anyone use it that way. I'm hoping the weed barrier will replace Hilling to block light. Any thoughts from experienced gardeners?
Question: Asparagus! Ours is just starting to emerge, can I mulch now or will it keep it from coming up? If yes, should I put 3” down at once, or do it gradually? Thank you for your videos!
3 inches of mulch will not harm your asparagus. They will push right through. I recommend maintaining a 3 inch layer at all times. Just don’t go thicker. Too thick can be even worse than none, because you can start killing things if you go too thick.
I love your videos !!! I have 2 questions…I hear everyone talking about shredded hardwood mulch, what type of wood is that? We have shredded cedar here would that work? Also does having shredded wood do anything to the nitrogen in the soil?
I'm going to talk to Dale ask your father has he ever considered stapling is weed barrier to his raised beds I found that this works on the weeds that pop up between your barrier and your bed I enjoy your videos very much keep videoing cuz I really enjoy your videos I don't live in North Carolina I live in Central Louisiana a little place called kisatchie
I really like your Weed Barrier placing on the floor between beds, would you please make a video how you did it? I would like to copy what you did, thank you so much!!!
I put weed barrier inside my large raised bed garden 3 years ago. Cut holes for my plants. Last year I added fertilizer to the holes. But my plants were not great last year. Tomatoes had that black bottom on a lot of them. This year I’m wondering should I totally remove the barrier and add compost etc to my garden and till it up?? It was a lot of work putting it down! Also probably hundreds of those metal fork pins! 😱 I don’t want to remove the barrier but I’m worried about my soils health. Please advise! My back can’t do that barrier again! Also, what would you advise adding to the soil or just the plant holes? Or should I just put new soil and compost top of the barrier?? Help!!😮
Do you have tips for weed control when I’m attempting to grow zinnias etc from seed direct sowing? I am pulling morning Glories, some random vine thing and some type of grass nonstop.
Just started a flower garden yesterday, and I used the black fabric for the weeds and cut holes where the plants go. Then I will put straw or mulch over that. Good luck!
Does the weed barrier effect the taste of the fruit and veggies and is it good for organic gardening? I am comparing it to when I eat fruit and veggies from the farmers market. I would notice a big difference in quality and taste from those who were organic and not organic. I want my fruit to taste extremely juicy and yummy.
Thankyou, saw another vid about using cardboard but that attracts terminates apparently, Ill be using both mulch and the barrier, I have grass / weeds shooting up amongst African daisy in the garden bed, going to have to reset the soil so no weeds and grass grow underneath but not sure of the best way.
Great info, thanks! Your tomatoes seemed to be spaced close together. I assume these are determinate tomatoes? Can you talk about that and why it is ok to space them close.
I have just placed raised beds this year. I placed the weed fabric in the beds and cut out for the plantings. QUESTION: will the weed fabric cook the plants because of the black color? And will it cause mold or fungus in the roots if we get several days of rain? TIA
The problem is finding uncontaminated bulk mulch. In my case I have a large open garden space. The last time I purchased bulk mulch I had nothing but weeds and such within 2 weeks.
Will the weed barrier break down from uv if not covered? I want to keep weeds from growing up between my fence and was thinking of putting weed barrier 50/50 on both sides of the fence which will stop any grass or weeds growing up the fence. Could you recommend any topping for the weed barrier. I have cattle in one field and my garden is the other side so I don’t want to use any of the rubber mulch and wood mulch will break down over time so that’s no good either. Thanks 😊
I made a mistake when I made my raised bed. The bottom is the ground I put lots of grass clippings and leaves in it. That I think was good But then I bought miracle grow garden soil to fill it up. I’ve read there are a lot of undesirable additives in this material Now what can I do to calm this bed down ??
That’s not really true. That’s only if you bury them in the soil. On top of the soil, it isn’t a big issue, especially when you’re fertilizing properly.
@@TheMillennialGardener thank you for clarifying that, I’ve always been told to put manure etc prior to wood chipping flower garden. The older the wood chip the better.😀
Great video. I live in East Carolina (Perquimans County). This winter weeds just exploded in my garden. I covered it in wheat straw last fall. The entire garden is a single raised bed about 17 X 30. I am going to have to whack the weeds down and then remove them. Will it hurt anything to run the tiller across the garden to make my job a little easier.... I've not tilled in 4 years .... Thanks, Ed
Great idea! So I live here in Eastern NC I live in a little town called Washington! We’re are you located? I also got one of my rain barrels done last night like you have done at your house! Thanks for the great ideas!
Great video and great tips, however, I live in east Texas in the forest, and there are lots of ants, specifically fire ants. Fire ants are not native to this area, but have been here since the 1970's. They love cover and have found their ant mounds under hay, leaves, etc. Any suggestions or anyone have experience with this situation? Thanks, love your videos.
I live in the NC Sandhills and we definitely have fire ants, too. They love my raised bed soil. In order to kill the mound without poison I dig down (with post hole diggers) until I hit eggs and pour boiling water with some added dish liquid (for penetratiin and to drown the workers and queen) in it. Sometimes I have to repeat once more, but it almost always kills the nest.
I have Dewitt Sunbelt barrier down too in my walkways but I think the uv protection runs out quickly when exposed to sun...doesn't it then start to break down into the soil?
