Planting 2 Evergreens & 2 Viburnums!
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Date: 2022-07-16
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Lynn
I implemented the cardboard method once. After reading so many reviews regarding this method, I installed it as commonly described. A few months later, I decided to move a plant in the area and found the the cardboard being broken down, but not in the way I planned. The area under the cardboard was infested with termites. Fortunately, the termites were isolate to the planter bed where cardboard was added, however, due to that experience, I am so ambivalent about putting cardboard in a garden bed. Apparently this works for many people, or maybe some have not gone back and looked underneath the mulch. I hope it works versus creating an area for hungry termites
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I implemented the cardboard method once. After reading so many reviews regarding this method, I installed it as commonly described. A few months later, I decided to move a plant in the area and found the the cardboard being broken down, but not in the way I planned. The area under the cardboard was infested with termites. Fortunately, the termites were isolate to the planter bed where cardboard was added, however, due to that experience, I am so ambivalent about putting cardboard in a garden bed. Apparently this works for many people, or maybe some have not gone back and looked underneath the mulch. I hope it works versus creating an area for hungry termites
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beautifulsoulblue
Suggestion take a box cutter and cut a round hole out of the cardboard a little bigger than the tool bit, and then wet the ground well and let it sit for a little before trying to use the auger. Watering the area of the desired hole the night before or morning of makes digging so much easier. Way to much work digging up dry ground regardless of tool. Going to check out augers now that looks easier than digging them with a shovel. Never seen one like that before. Been enjoying your videos as of late. Appreciate the content you share. Gods Blessings
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Suggestion take a box cutter and cut a round hole out of the cardboard a little bigger than the tool bit, and then wet the ground well and let it sit for a little before trying to use the auger. Watering the area of the desired hole the night before or morning of makes digging so much easier. Way to much work digging up dry ground regardless of tool. Going to check out augers now that looks easier than digging them with a shovel. Never seen one like that before. Been enjoying your videos as of late. Appreciate the content you share. Gods Blessings
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Maureen
I used about 15 layers of newspaper eight years ago to cover lawn, dug holes for plants, put the plants in and covered with dirt and mulch. Eight years later there is only one spot through which Bermuda grass has grown. Unfortunately, it is under a juniper, so I am left to just reach in and pull out as much as I can when it rears its ugly head. Wish I had used cardboard, though. Much longer lasting. I covered about 40 feet of lawn, and now have a beautiful garden filled with colorful perennials. Much better than lawn for me.
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I used about 15 layers of newspaper eight years ago to cover lawn, dug holes for plants, put the plants in and covered with dirt and mulch. Eight years later there is only one spot through which Bermuda grass has grown. Unfortunately, it is under a juniper, so I am left to just reach in and pull out as much as I can when it rears its ugly head. Wish I had used cardboard, though. Much longer lasting. I covered about 40 feet of lawn, and now have a beautiful garden filled with colorful perennials. Much better than lawn for me.
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plot10homestead
The cardboard technique you're attempting won't work if the cardboard isn't completely saturated. Keeping the area wet for a week or so after laying the cardboard starts the decomposition process, making it easier to break through and plant. Dry cardboard over dry soil isn't a good representation of the technique, which can be incredibly effective when done properly.
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The cardboard technique you're attempting won't work if the cardboard isn't completely saturated. Keeping the area wet for a week or so after laying the cardboard starts the decomposition process, making it easier to break through and plant. Dry cardboard over dry soil isn't a good representation of the technique, which can be incredibly effective when done properly.
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Vanessa
Hi from nz its autumn here and I have a large viburnum. I would like to know is autumn a good time to dig and move it and how do we trim these plants? Mine is growing under and to the side of a maple. I have to keep cutting it away from the maple trunk. I was told never to cut the top of it. Not sure on how to trim it and Im keen to maybe place it somewhere else if I can.
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Hi from nz its autumn here and I have a large viburnum. I would like to know is autumn a good time to dig and move it and how do we trim these plants? Mine is growing under and to the side of a maple. I have to keep cutting it away from the maple trunk. I was told never to cut the top of it. Not sure on how to trim it and Im keen to maybe place it somewhere else if I can.
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Barbara
So glad to see youve embraced the no dig method with cardboard. I dont wet it because rains will do that and I dont want it to break down too quickly. Like you did, I plant right away and cut an X with a xacto blade to get through the cardboard. As another commenter said, if there are any gaps the grass will grow through in that spot. Its such a back saver method too.
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So glad to see youve embraced the no dig method with cardboard. I dont wet it because rains will do that and I dont want it to break down too quickly. Like you did, I plant right away and cut an X with a xacto blade to get through the cardboard. As another commenter said, if there are any gaps the grass will grow through in that spot. Its such a back saver method too.
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Monique
We have a few viburnum that were planted in our yard when we moved in. They act as a screen from our neighbors house, but are under the canopy of a big tree. They dont get flowers or berries though so Im curious their type. Any idea how you can find this out? I really dont like them because they dont do anything fun but they do a good job with privacy.
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We have a few viburnum that were planted in our yard when we moved in. They act as a screen from our neighbors house, but are under the canopy of a big tree. They dont get flowers or berries though so Im curious their type. Any idea how you can find this out? I really dont like them because they dont do anything fun but they do a good job with privacy.
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Farah
I used this method to create all my garden beds and works well. If you can direct a sprinkler in this area, the water will help speed up the decomposition and soil-conditioning process. I use this method in winter and by spring my soil is loose and full of worms. We have heavy clay soil that has cementized and this method has worked wonders.
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I used this method to create all my garden beds and works well. If you can direct a sprinkler in this area, the water will help speed up the decomposition and soil-conditioning process. I use this method in winter and by spring my soil is loose and full of worms. We have heavy clay soil that has cementized and this method has worked wonders.
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Laurel
I've done many of my gardens no dig and it works pretty well. I always get some grass coming up through but I either dig it out or cover it with tarps for a few weeks to kill it. Still way less work than removing sod and the quality of the soil after things break down and the dead grass gets eaten up by worms and things is amazing!
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I've done many of my gardens no dig and it works pretty well. I always get some grass coming up through but I either dig it out or cover it with tarps for a few weeks to kill it. Still way less work than removing sod and the quality of the soil after things break down and the dead grass gets eaten up by worms and things is amazing!
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