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Weeds, loving their fresh soil The fence is still standing strong. the weed barrier is technically still there the mulch has officially become soil and the weeds? Thriving. Absolutely thriving. At this point, we decided the mulch had to go. The original plan seemed simple enough: Remove the mulch, expose the weed barrier, and finally stop giving weeds a luxury place to live. It felt like we were reclaiming control of the garden. For a brief moment, it even looked promising. T

A few years ago, after installing the eight foot fence with the "No Weed barrier", I believed the weeds had accepted defeat. And I strolled through lush rows of plants, smiling knowingly at my gardening brilliance. Creating a low maintenance fenced garden was a good choice. What happens after a few seasons? How does the garden evolve? Fast forward to realty, and what lessons can I learn from this journey? The mulch kindly broke down into rich, lovely soil... which, as it tu

Gardening behind a fence offers a unique blend of protection and challenge. While fences can shield plants from animals and create a defined space for growth, they also bring their own set of hurdles. From pest control to soil quality, obstacles we faces. This post explores our challenges of a fenced garden, shares successful strategies and redirection and offers real-life stories. It involved an 8-foot fence, a beautifully contained garden, and-most importantly- no weeding.

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Deer, hungry for my green beans