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Vegetable Gardening
sandyman720

Keeping newspaper and straw from blowing away?

sandyman720
12 years ago

Hi All,

Last year I laid newspaper and stray throughout my garden. I had some issues with the winds blowing it away.

Any tips to keep it down?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

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