by David The Good
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My Dad was really a lawn guy when I was growing up. He loved this stuff:
I don’t, obviously, as I don’t keep a nice lawn and I don’t like herbicides – however, you can combine weeding and feeding if you’re clever.
Rachel demonstrates:
No chemicals required!
I’m David The Good, gardening author, homesteading, survival gardener, nursery owner and plant geek. Let’s grow some food!
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2 responses to “Weed & Feed”
Good stuff! Instead of clothespins on my barrel (actually a plastic trash can on wheels, square top rather than round) I use bungee cords. Easier on & off and (I think) makes a better seal against bugs and mosquitoes-
You’re right. Bungee cords work much better. I used to do that but don’t have them anymore, so clothespins it is for now.