Weed Control Q&A

Question 1

Jane

Hi,Was hoping to use mat D for most of my crops, if I need more spacing eg with some brassicas I was planning to use quickcrops like lettuce in the skipped holes. Do you think that would work?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 2

Maria

Hi, can you use these to plant a mix of onions and spring onions (i.e. sow spring onions in some of the spaces). Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 3

john gunn

do you know when you will have gro grid d back in stock

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 4

Sharon

Any idea when you'll have the 2m length in stock? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 5

Killian O Donnell

About spacing - the onion spacing you suggest on your site is 10cms apart with 25cms between rows, yes? But the onion mat spacing is 18cs apart each way - or am I getting this ALL wWRONG?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 6

Seamus g Walshe

Hi, i want to sow gatlic and other veg in the garden, but i also have strawberries in another spot can i cut the grid mat, i was thinking of getting the large mat and cutting some off ot for the strawberries will a damage the mat if i cut it.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 7

noreen

hello, for a small raised bed if I buy the size D mat can I use it for onions AND garlic?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 8

Neil Pavia

Which grid would you suggest for potatoes and not being able to well them up after sprouting, do you think this will affect yield?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 9

Magda

Hi, AndrewWhat product would you recommend for getting rid of green algae on the plastic covering a polytunnel? The algae is the result of plants growing very tall, such as beans, and touching the inside of the plastic. Thank you very much!!Magda

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Moss and Algae Killer Concentrate 1L

Question 10

Lisa Verhees

Would it be safe to use on moss growing alongside our sedum roof? Is it due back in stock soon?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Moss and Algae Killer Concentrate 1L

Question 11

David

Hi, Would this be okay to use as a weed killer, small weeds around onions in say Grid Gro and or leeks?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Moss and Algae Killer Concentrate 1L

Question 12

Rozz

Hi,I have a 9 x 12m plot that we recently got cleared. We want to plant veg next year but want to avoid weeds, which have already started! Should we buy weed membrane to cover whole plot? Is the membrane strong enough to use again and again? Or is it mor...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 13

Rozz

Thanks, we have a 9 X 12m plot so a lot of it is needed. i really hope it is easy to use before I order. Does it need weighing down with rocks or how does it work? Does it roll up again for the following winter? I do not like spraying either..Maybe, it is...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 14

Rozz

Andrew, thanks for all the info. We are going to go with the membrane so we can nourish the soil ready for next year and give us a year to think and plan it properly! We have measured the area and will need the biggest piece, it is about 100 euro, can thi...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 15

Helen

Hi, I'm interested in this product. How environmentally friendly is it please? What material is it made from ? Kind regards

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 16

Alan Stewart

I bought some Mypex sheet from you for a raised strawberry bed. It looks fine but water seems to sit on the surface. I thought it was meant to be water permeable - is there a right and wrong way up for it?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 17

Alison Johnston

Hi I am interested in this product. Do you also sell staples to secure in the ground. Ones I have from usual garden centre won’t go into compacted ground I want to cover. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 18

Ian A Nex

What is the cost of the different sized rolls please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 19

kathleen walsh

what is the pore size for this product?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 20

John

Can you stitch it? like for use as a veg box liner

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 21

Mick

Are you able to supply the fixing pegs and if so where can I find them to add to my basket?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 22

Martina

Can you tell me what g per sq/m your mypex is please?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 23

Chinnie

Hi there is the mypex bisected into 4 squares let meter?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 24

Alan Stewart

I have a 2 x 1.5m raised bed and intend to grow strawberries in it. Can I plant them through this and what size would I need?Thank youAlan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 25

Pat Nolan

If I cover my vegetable patch with farmyard manure in late autumn could I cover it with Mypex over winter and would there be any benefit to so doing.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 26

Johnny Le Huquet

Is this product definitely water permeable? I bought a similar product and testing it, water remained pooled atop for days afterwards so I had to punch many holes in it which rather undoes the point! Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 27

Audrey Lyons

I am putting raised bottomless beds directly into concrete, can this be used as a liner for the beds

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Fabric 1.5m wide

Question 28

Julia

When are grow grids likely to be available please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 29

Jim dunne

Is it possible to buy these mats in lengths bigger than standard,like 5 or 6 mars long to fit standard 16"long raised beds. Why are they only 12"long when gardeners often have longer raised beds?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 30

Paola Vietri

What about slugs? Won't this product encourage them?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 31

Chrissi

Hi, I wonder? What is the active ingredient please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 32

pat kingsnorth

does this effectively kill docks.Can it be used safely where horses are once spray has dried

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 33

LOUISE BRADY

Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions.i put down some homemade compost and planted salad leaves in there. There are a LOT of little weeds coming up. If I apply this will ot damage the salad seedlings? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 34

Linda Shiells

Is the grow grid planting mat suitable for use in poly tunnels?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 35

Linda Shiells

Thanks for your answer to my last question. I will certainly be ordering one or 2 mats. We havee just erected a polytunnel and I am on a steep leaning curve. I amsure Ive read somewhere to fertilise under the mat before laying and planting. Is there an ...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 36

Jacqui Abbott

I have just taken delivery of mat D for my onions. Looking forward to using this product. Could you tell me if I can use this mat for shallots too? Thank you

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 37

Tony

On the growgrid 2 x 16 metre fabric how many holes are there in a row across the 2 metre width for each of the three different spacings?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 38

Denis Kearney

I want to convert a patch of grass to a vegetable garden. Will this kill the grass and save me having to remove the turf?Denis

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 39

Alun Hopkins

What length are the grow grid mats.I see they are 1.5m and 2m wide.Thank you

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'B' for Leeks, Beetroot, Garlic, Salads etc

Question 40

Alan

I assume the mats can be cut to size fairly successfully?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 41

Jane

How do you keep the edges down?!

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 42

Phylicea

Hi, I live in Canada. Toronto,Ontario do u deliver here. I am planning on doing a 40x40 garden or little bigger.... Having trouble choosing what grids to buy to fix the 18 veggies I will plant . Also do u recommend using the grids for my entire garden? ...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 43

Phylicea

Hi again,Friend told me not to use plastic over soil cause when heated by sun the toxins from plastic will enter soil and in plants is that true for this productThanks Phylicea

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 44

Shashi

Hi,looking to buy planting mat 'D' for onion sets. on one page the price is £14.95 and going to buy the price change to £24.95 ,please explain as I am buying first time from you guys.Thanks

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 45

Noreen Ramsay

Which one for leeks?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 46

Michael Redmond

Is there a chance you might make other widths for different sizes of beds?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 47

Ruth

Hi guys - if buying the large size 'D' mat, could I cut it into pieces to use on 4 or 5 separate raised beds please? thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 48

Guest

Can this be used to treat roots of small plants growing on vertical masonry and does it affect lime mortar?

Asked 4 months ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 49

Lisa

Hi, I would love to know whether you think the growgrid mats would be suitable in my cut flower patch? Obviously keen on anything that will reduce weeding!! 🤣 Thanks for any advice,

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'D' For Onions

Question 50

Guest

Hi Niall, I've had this flame gun for a couple of years.

Asked 1 month ago 1 answer

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