Sand / Weed Blanket To Control Weeds?

Question

Hi, We have just made some borders with sleepers and are looking for a bit of help re weeks. Someone told me that if I fill them with topsoil, then put a weed control blanket down followed by sand this would help. We were then thinking of laying slate chips around the plants / shrubs. Does this work? Sand to help contol the weeds? Many thanks

Answer 1

I'd say a weed control blanket, and and pulling any instances of new weeds will be best. In some cases sand can help, but for some plants, it will be detrimental.

This collection of articles will help you with weed control methods:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds