The end is in sight

The far end of the plot has been a real pain as it backs onto the wildflower field behind the allotments and scoops up all the seeds blowing through and turns them into nasty weeds.

After weeding this bit for the umpteenth time I bit the bullet today and spent a good few hours hacking all the weeds down and covering the whole area with wood chips. This means that the fruits bushes and Jerusalem artichokes are surrounded by mulch which should a) stop them drying out, and b) keep the weeds from surrounding them. I also carried on the wood chip theme and extended this newly covered area down the side of the plot and also the middle that I'd not done before.


This now means I can concentrate on removing weeds from the beds rather than spending all my time keeping the paths clear.

The rest of the week, weather permitting, will be spent moving towards the front of the plot adding woodchips and removing weeds.