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RE: kikuyu and buffalo grasses

Posted 646 days ago

Hi Woodend

My husband built me a timber enclosed vege garden which is raised so I don't have to bend too far and around the outside of it he laid a path of bricks around all four sides. This would be the answer to your problem instead of having to put foundations in, you don't have to build it up too high, just as much as you want it. I hope it works for you as good as mine works for me. Regards Jocelyn

RE: kikuyu and buffalo grasses

Posted 620 days ago

I have dug down 10cm and installed physical barriers for my garden beds and this was NOT ENOUGH!! The underground runners find their way through by following whatever they come up against until they find a weakness.
If i could do my beds over again I would create a barrier at least 20cm down, 30cm if I could manage it. Also lay some bricks around on the surface as in the previous reply to make the grass have to work even harder!!