Achieving a Weed-Free Garden with Woven Ground Cover: Tips and Tricks

🌱Woven ground cover is a porous material that allows for the exchange of water and air, preventing the soil from overheating.

🌿By burning small holes in the fabric, you can plant your crops directly, minimizing weed growth and saving time on weeding.

🔁Crop rotation can still be achieved, either by moving the fabric to a new area or by consistently spacing your plants throughout the garden.

💡Consistent spacing of 18 inches apart for most plants and 6 inches apart for beans allows for easy crop rotation and maintenance.

🌾Removing the ground cover in fall allows for soil amending and preparation for the next growing season.

How does woven ground cover differ from solid plastic?

—Woven ground cover is porous, allowing for the exchange of water and air, while solid plastic traps heat and moisture, causing issues like mold.

How do you plant using woven ground cover?

—Burn small holes in the fabric to plant your crops. This minimizes weed growth and saves time on weeding.

How do you combat crop rotation with woven ground cover?

—Either leave the ground cover down and move the plants the following year, or pull up the ground cover in fall and amend the soil for the next year.

What is the optimal spacing for plants with woven ground cover?

—Consistently space your plants 18 inches apart, except for beans which should be spaced 6 inches apart.

Should the ground cover be removed in fall?

—Removing the ground cover in fall allows for soil amending and preparation for the next growing season.

00:00Introduction: Learn how to maintain a nearly weed-free garden using woven ground cover with proper spacing and planting techniques.

07:59Explanation of woven ground cover: Unlike solid plastic, woven ground cover is porous and allows for the exchange of water and air, preventing overheating.

08:59Planting technique: By burning small holes in the fabric, you can directly plant your crops, minimizing weed growth and saving time on weeding.

09:59Crop rotation: It is possible to rotate crops with woven ground cover by either moving the fabric or spacing plants consistently throughout the garden.

13:12Optimal spacing for plants: A spacing of 18 inches apart for most plants and 6 inches apart for beans allows for easy crop rotation and maintenance.

16:40Fall preparation: Removing the ground cover in fall allows for soil amending and preparation for the next growing season.