With the new work going on there is lots of fresh earth that will be quickly taken over by weeds so with our abundance of cardboard which usually goes off to be re-cycled we are using it as a mulch. We remove sticky labels, tape and staples from the cardboard before we use it though and lay a good layer down. In our new composting area (more details to follow) the footpaths have been covered in cardboard and will have a mulch covering to supress any weed growth and if any do make it they will be removed by hand.