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**Mischka** · May 24, 2006

When the weeds first emerge from the soil, till it deep; a foot is good.

A week prior to setting out plants/seeds, till it again. This will finish off any weeds/flowers that manage to survive the first tilling.

For extra measure, you can also lay down some black landscape fabric after the second tilling and cut X's in it where you wish to set out each plant. Leave it in place for the whole season.

I wouldn't use any type of herbicide/weed killer in the same area where you plan to grow vegetables...the residue is enough to stunt growth, and in a lot of cases, kill your transplants outright.

May 24, 2006	#2
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	When the weeds first emerge from the soil, till it deep; a foot is good. A week prior to setting out plants/seeds, till it again. This will finish off any weeds/flowers that manage to survive the first tilling. For extra measure, you can also lay down some black landscape fabric after the second tilling and cut X's in it where you wish to set out each plant. Leave it in place for the whole season. I wouldn't use any type of herbicide/weed killer in the same area where you plan to grow vegetables...the residue is enough to stunt growth, and in a lot of cases, kill your transplants outright. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.