Starting from scratch

[Jameswren]

I have a very overgrown and unloved garden I plan to sort out and not sure how to deal with all the veg. I ripped out three fruit trees and the current garden is a jungle.

If I want to slab part of the veg'd area should I put membrane down then sand, cement and slabs?

I also wanted to have some tidier looking heathers etc where the rest if the current growth is - how do I ensure this is gone for good snd not growing amongst my new plants?

 

[Jameswren]

Anyone?

 

[wrathkeg]

If I want to slab part of the veg'd area should I put membrane down then sand, cement and slabs?

http://www.pavingexpert.com/patio01.htm

I also wanted to have some tidier looking heathers etc where the rest if the current growth is - how do I ensure this is gone for good snd not growing amongst my new plants?

a mulch between the new plants (fabric, gravel, bark) will likely help

 

[r896neo]

BE careful paving over former veg beds as likely they will have been well dug over and hence very soft, you;ll need to dig out at least a foot probably.

As for weed killing, the best thing to do is to cut/strim.chop all growth down then leave it for 2 weeks to regrow a little then spray with a systemic weedkiller like round-up. this will ensure no raddishes among your heather.

As said a mulch or even weed fabric will help reduce maintenance

 

[Jameswren]

Thank you - all points noted.