IT'S a gardener's worst enemy - pesky weeds that are taking over their lawn and destroying all the hard work in a matter of weeks. But although purchasing a weed barrier to banish these annoying plants may seem like a quick and easy solution, one expert, Pollyanna Wilkinson , recently explained why it's not necessarily the best idea. Available on Amazon for around £15, as well as rival B&Q where they sell for £27.
99, weed control fabric is said to be a must-have to keep the unwanted guest at bay. However, while the barriers are a popular choice for many green-fingered Brits and other gardeners around the world , Pollyanna quickly explained why you'd never catch her using this method. The guru, who's been voted in the Top 100 leading women in horticulture , shared her thoughts and brutal verdict on The Ins & Outs podcast after a woman sought advice on her garden makeover.
After six long years of renovating the property , the woman and her hubby finally got to working on the outdoor space. ''It's a big garden so I (my husband) has dug a huge border one one side, which we now have to fill. ''My husband is telling me that we should put some weed barrier down and then poke holes for the plants .
''This sounds all sorts of wrong to me - but I lack the knowledge to tell him that it's a rubbish idea.'' Immediately advising the woman to abort the mission and find an alternative, the expert said the thought of the weed barrier made her ''shudder''. ''Just a solid, firm no!'' Pollyann.