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Using weed suppressing membrane

saralochsaraloch Posts: 3
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I am about to use some weed suppressing membrane over quite a large area (paths between raised beds) and I was wondering if there was any benefit in putting down 2 layers?

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  • saralochsaraloch Posts: 3
    It would be 2 layers of good quality - I over ordered! And am wondering whether it is worth doubling up or pass it on to someone else?

  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    If I were you I'd put down one layer and keep the rest for repairs/extensions. But then I never really plan far enough ahead (embarrassed emoji)
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

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  • Pauline 7Pauline 7 Posts: 2,246
    I too,  over estimated, and bought too much weed membrane. I am using the excess in the bottom of my pots . It allows the water to drain out but keeps the soil in the pots.
    West Yorkshire
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  • saralochsaraloch Posts: 3
    But as far as anyone knows it won't do damage putting down 2 layers?

  • Pauline 7Pauline 7 Posts: 2,246
    edited April 2018
    I can't see it causing any problems having 2 layers. Where I have put some down I  had to overlap it and haven't noticed any difference between the single and double layers. 
    West Yorkshire
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I'd put down two layers, as we have found hedge/tree roots still seem able to get through. Now trying the real McCoy, Terram root barrier under our veg beds as we have ongoing probs with tree roots. It will be interesting to see if this works - it ought to judging by the price! 
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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