Hackney Permaculture

It is my understanding, that there will always be weed seeds in the soil. There are billions of them. The process of mulching does not kill the weed seeds, it simply prevents the weeds seeds from germinating. Weed seeds need sunlight to grow. Mulching prevents the sunlight from reaching the seeds. Have you ever thought of your own composter? By having your own composter, you will always have a supply of rich compost for you garden and you will significantly reduce the amount of biodegradables that are going into the landfill. The Jora composter is the best on the market. It makes rich organic compost from food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, trimmings etc. It is also insulated for year round composting. The cardboard was a great idea, although it will take some time to decompose, and for the soil above it to reach the earth. I like to use newspaper over the soil, but under the topdress to suppress weeds and help retain moisture.