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Newbie to gardening
I've never planted anything in my life that didn't die. But now that I am in my first home, I really want to pretty up the backyard. I'm looking to start in the Fall. Is it a good idea to try to get rid of all the weeds and tall stuff now when everything is dying, or just wait until it's time to start planting? I'm going to get some new dirt to line the embankment as well.
Do you guys recommend any type of weed barrier or is that just a waste of time and effort?
I'll admit, I have no idea what I'm doing, but I have to start somewhere!
TIA
Re: Newbie to gardening
You want to pull weeds and undesirables as soon as you see them, any time of year.
To learn about gardening, head to the library and check out a stack of books. Grab a bunch because some probably will be too advanced and some not what you want, etc.
I think weed fabric's awful, but I am a big fan of Preen (granules you sprinkle on your beds to prevent weeds from germinating).
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Thinking of doing cosmetic updates to a dated home? These were our costs.
If you want to start now I'd just work on preparing the area this fall and planting next year. First pull as much as you can easily get up, then trim the rest down, and finish by putting on something to block the light to smother out any weeds still trying to grow. A thick layer of newspaper works well. If they blow around wet them and add grass clippings to hold them down.
Then next year remove the newspaper and you should have a good base to start out with. You can add more topsoil or compost at that time but I'd recommend having your soil tested so you know what it really needs.
In the mean time read up on plants that are good for slopes. Plants with extensive root systems can help keep the area from eroding.