Carpet
- Some types of carpet are designed for outdoor use, but you can also repurpose indoor carpet for one or two seasons.
- Avoid using canvas or rubber-backed carpets as they deteriorate quickly and create a mess.
- Choose dark colors to help warm the soil.
- Lay the carpet down in the area you want to mulch, overlapping the edges where two pieces meet.
- Use chalk to mark out your rows and holes for your seedlings if you wish to cover a larger area with carpet.
- Ask an adult for assistance when cutting the carpet with heavy scissors or a utility knife.
- In the fall, after harvesting the garden, rinse off the carpet and ensure it is completely dry before storing it in a garage or shed for the winter.
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