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Gardening

Le Taz Hot

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4. One of the advantages of Square Foot Gardening

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 05:05 AM

Jan 2013

is the reduced weeding time. I spend MAYBE 10 minutes a week weeding (by hand) 3 square foot gardens (4' X 4') and about 30 - 35 pots. Just another perspective.

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Let's Talk Weeding [View all] NJCher Jan 2013 OP

Yes, weeding is maybe the most time consuming part of my gardening.... dmosh42 Jan 2013 #1

Actually, I think it is about the same as flogging yourself. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #2

I used a really effective method last year.... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #3

One of the advantages of Square Foot Gardening Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #4

That's the method I'll be using this year. Kaleva Jan 2013 #5

I gave up jambo101 Jan 2013 #6

aw, jambo, don't give up NJCher Jan 2013 #7

weeding arsenal Agony Jan 2013 #8

Dutch Dewit diamond hoe makes fast work of the weeds Kolesar May 2013 #9

hmmmmm NJCher May 2013 #10