Laying down landscape fabric is the smartest and often the most effective method to fight weed. It prevents weed seeds from germinating in the soil or from landing and taking root from above the soil. And because landscape fabric is “breathable,” it lets water, air, and some nutrients to flow down to the soil to feed desirable plants.
Ground cover fabric works fine on its own, but it’s usually best to cover it with a decorative mulch, rock, or other ground cover. The fabric separates the cover material from the soil, keeping stone and gravel clean and slowing the inevitable breakdown of organic mulch. Black plastic (another type of weed barrier) performs a similar function, but plastic is hard to tear, and it forms an impervious barrier that prevents water and air from reaching desirable plants.
Ground cover fabric works fine on its own, but it’s usually best to cover it with a decorative mulch, rock, or other ground cover. The fabric separates the cover material from the soil, keeping stone and gravel clean and slowing the inevitable breakdown of organic mulch. Black plastic (another type of weed barrier) performs a similar function, but plastic is hard to tear, and it forms an impervious barrier that prevents water and air from reaching desirable plants.
Installing ground cover fabric isn’t much harder than spreading out a bed sheet, but it’s important to prepare the ground properly to ensure a flat surface and prevent damage to the fabric. It’s also important to overlap and secure the edges of the fabric to prevent weeds and cover material from getting through the seams.
Love it or hate it, weed control fabric is everywhere. Among professional landscapers and amateur gardeners alike, landscape fabric is one of the most appreciable methods of weed control.
Post time: Apr-27-2022