We Live In South Louisiana And We’ve Recently Had 2 Hurricanes. We Lost All Of Our Shade And Now My Landscape Is Full Of Clover,

Question

johnson grass, wild strawberries, and more weeds I can’t identify! How do you feel about using a mesh barrier between the soil an d the mulch? I am a widow and live on a limited income, so i will be doing all of this to cut costs.

Answer 1

Weed barrier cloth is beneficial in reducing weeds, but the weeds need to be cleared first. This information should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/weed-barriers-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/common-garden-weeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm