<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Make then Break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Break and Make]]></description><link>https://www.breakandmake.blog/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:17:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.breakthenmake.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The barrier is breaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Then...the sun got...]]></description><link>https://www.breakthenmake.com/post/the-barrier-is-breaking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1654c0a4542e94952bffbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30bca_3dd257e2b5df4d7fbd6c135fdebdb84a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brea Patton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast forward from our "Low maintenance fenced in garden"]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 turns out, is...]]></description><link>https://www.breakthenmake.com/post/fast-forward-from-our-low-maintenance-fenced-in-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a162e10ce062e4a09f1f93c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:16:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30bca_c667921381d44523911b484bff052295~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brea Patton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating a Lush Hassle-Free Garden: Our Four-Year Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Ever. The...]]></description><link>https://www.breakthenmake.com/post/creating-a-lush-hassle-free-garden-our-four-year-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4c20dedf5696920d20681</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:22:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30bca_8fca3ffd97ef4884af2186d5bf9a2940~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brea Patton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots on the ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lie travels around the world while the truth is putting on her boots. Spurgeon Blogtruth  truth ...lies]]></description><link>https://www.breakthenmake.com/post/boots-on-the-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689156b679a7f6de131d42ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a338984e1af4708b0b81148a871f690.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brea Patton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful? Yes, Annoying? also yes. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deer, hungry for my green
 beans]]></description><link>https://www.breakthenmake.com/post/transparency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688d71edb00b0ea0c7417eae</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b30bca_daf44811eb06472eb2d5f0702083534f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_259,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brea Patton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>