Tips for weed suppression, fungal suppression, mulch (plastic)?

Anthony_Toronto · February 22, 2014

Last year's weedstravaganza in my area will surely result in billions of weed seedlings fighting against my garden. Was thinking of putting down clear plastic mulch once the snow melts until planting time to try to cook them a little, will that work?

Bigger problem may be soil that seems to be filled with fungal diseases. Foliage in last few years has been smacked around and decimated. What if anything can I apply to the soil to try to suppress this to some degree?

And after any extended periods of wetness I tend to get a green algae-like grown on the top of any soil that stays moist for too long, and any attempts to put down any plastic mulch in the past have just exacerbated the problem. Tried bark mulch several years ago, had one of my best seasons ever, but bark held so much fungus and mold that I eventually had to pull it all out.

Last year was such a nightmare in terms of weather and results, just hoping for something to turn this year around. Might also add another layer of 4x4's to the walls around my raised beds and throw in another 5 yards of triple mix, if I have the time and energy.

thanks...

February 22, 2014	#1
Anthony_Toronto Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 413	Tips for weed suppression, fungal suppression, mulch (plastic)? Last year's weedstravaganza in my area will surely result in billions of weed seedlings fighting against my garden. Was thinking of putting down clear plastic mulch once the snow melts until planting time to try to cook them a little, will that work? Bigger problem may be soil that seems to be filled with fungal diseases. Foliage in last few years has been smacked around and decimated. What if anything can I apply to the soil to try to suppress this to some degree? And after any extended periods of wetness I tend to get a green algae-like grown on the top of any soil that stays moist for too long, and any attempts to put down any plastic mulch in the past have just exacerbated the problem. Tried bark mulch several years ago, had one of my best seasons ever, but bark held so much fungus and mold that I eventually had to pull it all out. Last year was such a nightmare in terms of weather and results, just hoping for something to turn this year around. Might also add another layer of 4x4's to the walls around my raised beds and throw in another 5 yards of triple mix, if I have the time and energy. thanks...