FLOWER GROWING
Mulch Matters - Don't fight weeds the old laborious way and wisely decline on using chemical herbicides. Go with the natural control method - the WeedGuard family of mulches > they provide excellent weed control, 100% BioDegradability and deliver valuable organic matter to your soil as they decompose. A natural and sustainable option to plastics - suitable for commercial and home garden flower growing.
"At Barnesdale Farm, we grow flowers, such as zinnias and dahlias, the old-fashioned way, by supporting organic and all-natural practices. As part of our regimen, we use Weedguard Organic Mulch. By adding this mulch paper to our garden beds, we save hours and hours of wasted time weeding for other needed activities.
Suggested Mulches
EcoMulch - our OMRI Listed Earthtone Brown 100% Biodegradable mulch grade does a good job of blocking weeds from ever getting started. And when layed over existing weeds (mowed down), will suffocate those weeds too. Easy to roll out and available in 4 widths and 6 length options, EcoMulch will provide season long effective control. NOTE: Chemical herbicides are selective treating only groups of weed types - our WeedGuard range of Eco-effective Mulches are non-selective and will block and prevent all weeds.
WeedGuard Heavy Weight
A great performing favorite among all growers and gardeners, our WeedGuard Heavy Weight is the heaviest and longest lasting 100% BioDegradable bed-mulch we make.
Perfect for flower bed weed control all season.
Easy Installation
BEDS, lay over prepared soil/bed and if needed, trim (easy w/sharp Scissors) the EcoMulch. Cover with a 1" layer of soil, sow flower seed on top or punch plant holes and place bulbs according to variety. Water and care as usual.
ROWS, roll out the EcoMulch over the prepared bed, For direct seed - cover mulch with 1" of quality soil/compost mix, seed per variety. For bulbs, with or without compost topping > plant directly through the mulch by cutting or poking holes with a Dibber > plant bulbs/transplants. Irrigate as applicable.
Mulches For Over a Bed
Mulches for the Alley's and Pathways
Helpful Supplies
Flower and Pollinator Seeds
Calendula