learning
May 18, 2003, 07:02 AM
Got free tar paper from a building project, lots of it...
I have a large area that I want to stop invasive alders and bush from growing. I will cut these down as can do this more easily now because leaves are not out yet. Once cut I just want the place to stop growing them, or, at least allow a bit of leeway.
I can hardly get through paths any longer.
I can't afford stone or something to cover the "paths" once I get rid of the bush right now, also the time work involved, all the material has to go over a stone wall.
Questions:
Is this a possible solution?
Is tar paper harmful to the earth?
If I don't put anything on it... dirt etc... apart from some bricks to hold it down, will it just eventually break down and I will have plain old dirt there which is what I want and with trampling will remain like old pathways.
I think the family will have to stay of it for quite a period as I feel it will break underfoot but in the meantime will be killing the vegetation as light can not get to it
After that I can keep it up with regular maintenance.
Is landscape fabric a better option, just hate not to be able to use up the tar paper.
All suggestions will be appreciated.
I have a large area that I want to stop invasive alders and bush from growing. I will cut these down as can do this more easily now because leaves are not out yet. Once cut I just want the place to stop growing them, or, at least allow a bit of leeway.
I can hardly get through paths any longer.
I can't afford stone or something to cover the "paths" once I get rid of the bush right now, also the time work involved, all the material has to go over a stone wall.
Questions:
Is this a possible solution?
Is tar paper harmful to the earth?
If I don't put anything on it... dirt etc... apart from some bricks to hold it down, will it just eventually break down and I will have plain old dirt there which is what I want and with trampling will remain like old pathways.
I think the family will have to stay of it for quite a period as I feel it will break underfoot but in the meantime will be killing the vegetation as light can not get to it
After that I can keep it up with regular maintenance.
Is landscape fabric a better option, just hate not to be able to use up the tar paper.
All suggestions will be appreciated.