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I have a mossy piece of turf in my garden that doesnt get much sun. Can I lay gravel over it without digging it up if I put a weed control membrane underneath the gravel? I am on my own so to dig up a 40 x 40 ft piece turf will be hard going. And I will have to dispose of the turf. Any suggestions or advice please? Thanks




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Hi Gillywigs and welcome to GoY you would be far better to remove the mossy turf before you lay the weed membrane. You can turn the turves upside down in a stack and allow them to rot down for 5 years or so - you will then have wonderful loam. Oh and whilst the weed membrane will stop, for a short while, the weeds growing from below the weeds that sow into the gravel will still grow and need pulling out. Within a few years the membrane will start to deteriorate and the weeds will be back with a vengeance!

22 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks for your response.
I thought it would be a better idea to dig it up but was hoping for an easier option! I think in the long term you are right. I have to say GoY is great. I only found it last night whilst looking for pics of gravel gardens on the net. Thank you for welcoming me!

22 Jun, 2010

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