Stop Garden Weeds with Tarps

An inexpensive way to prevent weeds from destroying your backyard garden involves an ordinary black tarp. Before you start planting, cover the ground for your garden with a tarp.

Next, cover the tarpaulin with about 3 inches of mulch. For an affordable tarp, shop online retailers like TarpSurplus.com. Clear the mulch from the areas where you want to plant seeds, bulbs or seedlings.

Cut holes 1 or 2 inches larger than your bulb or seed, loosen the soil below the tarp, and insert your future plant. Clear any loosened soil from the top of the tarp to prevent stray weeds from taking root. Then push the mulch back around the new plantings. It’s that easy. 

Avoid these guys in your garden this year.
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