We used to dig the weeds around all the shrubs and trees in our yard almost every year until we saw a video about layering newspaper or cardboard around the areas, soaking with ample water, and then covering with a good composting material. What a difference that has made!! No more back-breaking work. The newspaper kills the weeds and grass and the lawn looks well-kept with no more weeds around the trees. Whatever may creep into the areas is easily pulled out. This same technique can be used for gardens and flower beds -- very similar to the video. Really a great labor-saving idea.
We used to dig the weeds around all the shrubs and trees in our yard almost every year until we saw a video about layering newspaper or cardboard around the areas, soaking with ample water, and then covering with a good composting material. What a difference that has made!! No more back-breaking work. The newspaper kills the weeds and grass and the lawn looks well-kept with no more weeds around the trees. Whatever may creep into the areas is easily pulled out. This same technique can be used for gardens and flower beds -- very similar to the video. Really a great labor-saving idea.