Weeds

[Charles Barrie]

What are our thoughts on weed control in the Kai o Te Aro gardens?

[Joanna Morton]

Personally I'm a mulch fan (keeps the weeds down, feeds the soil and keeps moisture and warmth in all at the same time).

But in the spring I find mulch doesn't work so well because birds dig through it feverishly looking for worms for their chicks, and tend to uproot your seedlings too.

[David N]

I'm easy, I'm interested in hearing of ways of avoiding weeding but think weeding itself can be quite pleasant relaxing work, unless you leave it too long.

I just plant things very close together and add weed-free compost each year, I still have to weed. I don't have any preference on how Kai o Te Aro should do it.

[Charles Barrie]

I agree with David, I think we can ,ultiple weeding techniques gong on..so long as we keep the discussion open.

I definitely vote for full rempval of toxic/noxious/uberinvasice weeds such as Old Man's Beard and Arum Lilly.