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Old 07-17-2015, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Berwil View Post
You gotta fight grass with grass. Go through the garden with a hoe, throw clumps of growing grass/roots into the yard/compost. Then add layer 2-3" of grass clipping in between rows and around plants. The clippings block the sun, keep in moisture and keep the crust from forming. As the summer goes on, add more clippings to bare spots.

Bill
Great tip. I was considering mulching, but grass clippings are cheaper and readily available
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