Weed Control Q&A

Question 1

Joyce Enright

1. Is this suitable for a low hedge around a veg plot?2. Can I make extra holes in it. Woud it be suitable to for planting veg 30 cms apart each way?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Gro Grid Weed Control Hedge Planting Mat - Single Row

Question 2

Elizabeth

Hi there, If I use this along a border under a hedge when daffodils have finished and died down, will it damage daffodil bulbs underneath the surface? I'm hoping to treat a strip of overgrowing grass and weeds - if not, can you recommend a different prod...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 3

Guest

Can you give me the length and width an diam of you Mypex staples

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 4

Apple

Hi! Can I cut these into smaller pieces and cover around fruit trees please? I have bindweed growing beside my fence and between the trees and Im hoping to get rid of them. Thanks a lot!

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 5

kevin harkin

Can you use this on raised beds once you have cleared all this years veg and plot is empty, so on top of the soil? so i would try and clear any weeds that are currently in the empty plot and by using this, no more will come up between now and next season...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 6

John Hall

Is it guaranteed to stop 100% of all weeds or is is realistically weed reduction?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 7

Julia

Hi can I cut this to plant through without fraying?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 8

Suz

Can you cut a piece of Mypex into smaller lengths before sending? I don't have access to a blow torch and understand one is needed or ends will fray.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 9

Stan

Is this a genuine Mypex branded product?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric 2m wide

Question 10

Will Condon

Fabric Staples Hi, i was wondering if these staples can be used in hard ground such as a footpath/driveway or are they more suitable to lighter ground? Will they bend/break when driving them into harder ground?Thanks,Will

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 11

Barbara

How many of these do you think I would need to hold down 3 8x4 beds and one 12x4 bed? This is a windy area.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 12

Roy

Hi have you the large grow grid planting mat in stockfor 48 plants and 4meters long

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 13

Conor

HiAre the pins included?thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 14

Michael Stewart

What mat would you use to grow courgettes?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 15

Bert

Can I really use growgrid A for potatoes? And I won't have to hill up? Will the yield be the same?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 16

Brian

What size are the plantig holes? I grow on some seedings in 3inch pots, would a 3inchplug fit in the hole with ease?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 17

Alan

how do you water with a hose pipe? will it not run off as my garden is on a hill

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 18

Liam Kennedy

Hi Looking for growing mat(reusable), impregnated with copper filings to stop/ xxxx slugs who do great damage to my celery plants.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

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 23

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Julia

When are grow grids likely to be available please?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

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 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Rory

What diameter are the holes?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

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 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

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 29

Ian A Nex

What is the cost of the different sized rolls please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 30

Cathy Reynolds

Is this material suitable to line a raised bed and prevent tree roots from pushing up into the (lovely improved) soil of my veg bed. This is a real problem at my allotment which has large trees about 10 meters away.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 31

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 32

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 7 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 33

Helen

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

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Mypex Garden Weed Membrane 1m Wide

Question 34

David

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

Sy

Is it safe to use on a sand based astro tennis court?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Karen

Hi can I use it on my grass as I breed rabbits?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 38

Leo Kearns

Whats the difference between this weed block and mypex? they seem to do the same thing but this is more expensive, I think.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Weed Block Mat - 2m Rolls

Question 39

david murray

What is the GSM (Grams/sqMetre ) for this product ?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Weed Block Mat - 2m Rolls

Question 40

Peter

Can this be used to cover raised beds and is so how long does it last and can it be used indoors and out?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Weed Block Mat - 2m Rolls

Question 41

Mary (Mary Cox)

I have a large red bricked patio area - would the flame scorch, blacken or crack the bricks, which are factory made and not stone?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 42

Marie

Hi Niall, can you tell me if I can use the x300 flame gun on asphalt to kill mossThanksMarie

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 43

Kay O'Dea

Hi Niall,Just wondering if you have suggestions as to what container works well for storing the Kerosene in - I'm presuming the usual petrol containers would be too small.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 44

marie lafferty

Hi can you tell me what is the diameter of the flame funnel. also in the image it shows it as quite a Hairy flame, does it become more controlled the lower you go to the ground.thanks in advance

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 45

Roisin Browne

Hi,I have a bramble problem in my garden and want to clear a large area ( approx 30 m by 8 m)of a rock garden. It is covered in brambles and valerian abs I want to clear the area we’ve done this by hand a few times but it grows back as we didn&rsqu...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 46

Cecilia

Hi, we want to finish a wooden fence by torch burning (shou sugi ban). Would this flame-gun do the job?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 47

Paul

Hi, after turning off the burner do you release the air from the tank

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 48

Todd Sullivan

Hi, I have a roll of Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric that I purchased from yourselves. I want to make holes in it to plant flowers. Would this be good at making the holes? I watched the video, and it looks to burn very hot with a large flame, maybe...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 49

Richard

Removing couch grass and Bindweed? Hi, do you think this Flamegun will work to remove couch grass and bindweed as I have this all over a new garden I have?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 50

Bushy

Hi guys, my wife has developed an allergy to razors, and she is getting very untidy down below. Would this weed burner get her back on track?

Asked 5 years ago 0 answers

Sheen X300 Flamegun

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