We've just finished mulching around the potatoes to keep the weeds down, we also mulched as we cleared the grass from the raspberry bed. It takes a long time to weed a small area as the couch grass is really entrenched. When I discussed mulching with a couple of gardening friends they were of the opinion that it isn't always a good idea as it provides a lovely place for slugs to 'hang out'. As they say nothing is ever straight forward!
We've also put some coffee grounds around a few of the plants to see if it keeps the slugs at bay. Slugs seem to taking centre stage in this blog but they are a on-going issue for most allotment holders.
We've also put some coffee grounds around a few of the plants to see if it keeps the slugs at bay. Slugs seem to taking centre stage in this blog but they are a on-going issue for most allotment holders.