To preface, I am the new garden coordinator for the UTSA community garden. Since it is a college campus most of the students go home for the winter and summer breaks. This is part of my problem.
I have an abundance of weeds growing all over the garden. They're in the beds, have overrun our wildflower beds, and are filling up the gravel that was previously laid between the garden beds. I have attached pictures of the garden in its current state to this post.
The garden committee has decided at this point to weed the whole garden, dig out all the gravel, roll out fabric garden tarp and put the same gravel back on top. The only thing that worries me about this plan is putting the same gravel back down. I'm concerned it's still holding the weed seeds.
The only thing we are trying to avoid is any kind of herbicide or pesticide. I might be persuaded to consider organic options that don't bioaccumulate. If anyone has any suggestions for a better plan, improvements to this plan or just tips I would greatly appreciate it!
Many thanks!
Jacob
I have an abundance of weeds growing all over the garden. They're in the beds, have overrun our wildflower beds, and are filling up the gravel that was previously laid between the garden beds. I have attached pictures of the garden in its current state to this post.
The garden committee has decided at this point to weed the whole garden, dig out all the gravel, roll out fabric garden tarp and put the same gravel back on top. The only thing that worries me about this plan is putting the same gravel back down. I'm concerned it's still holding the weed seeds.
The only thing we are trying to avoid is any kind of herbicide or pesticide. I might be persuaded to consider organic options that don't bioaccumulate. If anyone has any suggestions for a better plan, improvements to this plan or just tips I would greatly appreciate it!
Many thanks!
Jacob