The Best Solutions For Garden Weed Control
Controlling weeds isn’t always easy. While you may automatically think you need to resort to chemicals as the best weapon against them, there are lots of other ways to prevent and control weeds before they take over.
Spring is the perfect time to put weed barriers in place and we have a wide range of solutions at AWBS.
Weed control fabric
Weed control fabric is a great way to supress weeds and reduce the amount of time you need to spend maintaining your garden. Using weed membrane helps to eliminate the need for chemicals and allows your plants to thrive. It’s also suitable for using under decking, pathways and patios.
At AWBS we stock high-quality weed membrane to suit a range of uses around the garden. Geotextile Woven Membrane is ideal for separation and filtration and can be used under bark, mulch, decorative stones, timber decking, artificial grass, gravel paths and patios. TDP50 Landscape Fabric can also be used in the same applications as a way of suppressing weed growth while allowing water, air and nutrients through to plant and shrub roots.
Mulch/bark chippings
A thick layer of mulch deprives weeds of the light they need to germinate, helping to prevent them from gaining a foothold. Covering bare soil with mulch means most weeds will never be able to come into contact with the soil. You can also use bark chippings on top of a weed control fabric. One of the biggest mistakes people make is not using enough mulch – a layer of at least two to three inches is essential to stop light getting through and make it effective for weed control.
Our range of mulches is suitable for all projects. For a cost-effective solution to weed control, the AWBS Value Cover Mulch is recycled bark mulch, ideal for larger spaces where you want to suppress weeds and improve soil quality. Melcourt Ornamental Spruce is high-performance and versatile conifer bark mulch, suitable for a wide range of applications, including public areas, tubs, plants and window boxes. It’s also currently on a special offer of 5 small 60L bags for the price of 4!
Decorative gravel
Using decorative gravel is a great way to add some interest and style to your outside spaces, while allowing your membrane to do its job in controlling the growth of weeds. There are lots of different kinds of decorative gravel you can use to suit any outside space, offering different styles and benefits. At AWBS we have an extensive range of gravel – from stone and cobbles, to decorative stones for borders and other garden features. With a wide choice of colours and sizes, you can be sure to find the one that’s just perfect for your project – and most of them are sourced locally.
Our Local Shingle is a hugely popular general-purpose decorative gravel in a Cotswold buff colour, ideal for a multitude of uses, including drainage, pathways, drives and garden borders. For a contemporary look, White Cobbles are the perfect addition to your outside space, offering style and versatility for a range of applications, while Gold Flint has beautiful tones of gold buff and orange running throughout for an attractive ground cover for paths, driveways and decorative borders. All of our decorative gravel is currently on offer at 5 for the price of 4 on 23kg small bags!
To find out more about our range of weed control products, please get in touch.