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Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:15 pm**

we have just built a fruit cage from reclaimed timber and builders' netting. I have put blackberries, gooseberries and raspberries in..not that I have got any fruit this year...but my question is....can I put wood chippings between the bushes to help keep the weeds down and retain the moisture....or, should I plant through mypex ( that black stuff) or what's best...and when shall I prune them...they are all cuttings given to me by other people on the allotments

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:50 pm**

sorry haven't got much idea myself - I was told not to use wood chippings but I don't see a problem - I don't see fruit either but hope thats coz its the 1 st year

I know you cut raspberries back hard to the ground on sticks that fruited but unsure about those that didn't fruit etc
watching your replies with interest