Is Covering My Overgrown Garden with Tarpaulin a Good Idea?

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Asked By LoneWolf42 On

I'm considering just throwing a tarpaulin over my overgrown garden instead of investing time or money to clean it up. The garden has some rose bushes and a few other plants that I'm not familiar with. I think the plants will eventually die off and the tarp will settle down, but a family member insists that I shouldn't leave it as is. It's about the size of two large living rooms, and I'm just looking for a lazy solution. Is this a feasible option?

6 Answers

Answered By BeeFriendly On

What about going for a clover lawn instead? It's pretty low-maintenance, doesn’t require watering, and is good for bees! Just a thought for something easier than a tarp.

PlantLover88 -

But what’s the chance of weeds taking over a clover lawn?

Answered By TarpWatcher On

Why don’t you just let the family member handle it if it bothers them? If you need to cover it up anyway, know that maintaining the tarp will probably be a hassle as it can shift or blow away. Plus, do you really want to look at a tarpaulin from your window?

LoneWolf42 -

I can't see the garden from my kitchen, only from upstairs. Honestly, a wasteland would be fine. I’m thinking of just gravelling it over instead.

Answered By GardenGuru123 On

I really don’t see tarpaulin being a great solution. If you have larger plants like rose bushes, it could take 2-3 years for everything to decompose under there. Plus, it wouldn’t be practical because you can’t really walk on it much during that time. Why not offer it to a neighbor who might want to start a little garden?

Answered By CuriousGardener99 On

If they don’t want it overgrown, maybe they should take care of it themselves. A inexpensive electric strimmer could do the trick and would be pretty therapeutic!

Answered By GreenThumbGal77 On

Sure, you *could* cover it with a tarpaulin, but it might just look grim and could end up being a hideout for pests like rats. Instead, you could make it low-maintenance by opting for a wildflower lawn that you only need to mow once a year. It won't take much effort and will look way better!

PlantLover88 -

Are wildflower lawns guaranteed to stay that way, though? What if weeds take over?

Answered By NatureNerd09 On

Just letting it grow wild might benefit pollinators and birds. What's your end goal here? If it’s about looks or practicality, covering it with a tarp probably won’t check either box. You're better off considering easier, nature-friendly options!

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