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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Newspaper and even cardboard underneath mulch works really well.  If you put cardboard and newspaper down toward the end of the season you'll see less weeds the following year.  Worked really well for me last year. Areas where I used to have weeds are not a major problem this year.[/quote]

Huh, cardboard. That sounds like a good idea. I was just thinking one could use cereal boxes if one doesnt have the thicker stuff around.[/quote]

Don't use cereal boxes.  The lamination that goes on the outside isn't great for your soil and plants when decomposing.  Use non-laminated cardboard i f you are going to do that.

But really, save yourself work and buy the gardening/weed fabric.  You put that down and it will last 2-4 seasons.  Cardboard has to be done annually.

Also, for patios, pour boiling water over the cracks.  Kills the weeds in about an hour and they won't come back until they creep in from the source again.  Perfect for cracks between sidewalks, patio, pavers, etc.  [/quote]

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