Early winter is a good time to use barrier control for weeds. Lots of advice here on how to choose your method, whether it is mulch or membrane, carpet or cardboard! Just remember to hold it down….

Mulching is generally used to save water, suppress weeds and improve the soil. More from the RHS here:

Using cardboard for weed control – see this article in Good Housekeeping

Weed proof membrane fabric – available from the store – and many suppliers! Here’s an article about the pros and cons of using membrane from Rocket gardens Remember though, if you leave membrane down long enough the layer on top will become fertile……