Planting through weed membrane and covering it with gravel or bark chippings is a great way to reduce weeding and create an attractive low maintenance border. However, the planting can be a bit tricky, so here are 5 simple steps to make it easier: Step 1 – clearing the gravel/bark If you can plant before you apply the mulch to hide the membrane, that is best, but if you aren’t able to do so, rake back the mulch to expose the membrane beneath. Cut a cross READ MORE
Category Archives: gravel gardens
Planting through membrane and mulch – a step-by-step guide
Also posted in Blog, gardening advice, Gardening tips, planting Tagged gravel garden, low maintenance, planting advice, weed membrane, wood chip Leave a comment
A step-by-step guide to planting through membrane to create a gravel garden
Planting through weed membrane with a covering gravel (or bark chippings) is a great way to reduce weeding and create an attractive low maintenance border. However, the planting can be a bit tricky, so here are 5 simple steps to make it easier: Step 1 – clearing the gravel/bark If you can plant before you apply the mulch to hide the membrane, that is best, but if you aren’t able to do so, rake back the mulch to expose the membrane beneath. Cut a cross READ MORE
Also posted in Blog, gardening advice, planting Tagged gravel garden, low maintenance, membrane, planting, plants Leave a comment