This is my seventh year of doing the organic garden thing, rabbit poop and alfalfa are your best friends. Rabbit poop =little or no weeds, slow release and its free. I gave up on weedmat years ago, a master gardener sold me on the idea of using alfalfa for weed control, moisture retention and beneficial nutrients at the end of the season, just till it in and let it work.
We also use free used carpet for weed control in between rows and walk ways, last for years, just roll it up and store it for the winter. Carpet stores beg people to come and get it, saves them money on land fill charges.
As for weeding, I spread the word to my friends that if they do the weeding, I'll take care of everything else and we all share the harvest�.everyone's happy.
