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Which Type of Weed Barrier or Landscape Fabric Should I Use?

Which Type of Weed Barrier or Landscape Fabric Should I Use?
Common Types of Landscape Fabric
 
Nonwoven Spunbond- Light
  • Restricts water and nutrients from soil
  • Blocks some sunlight
  • Provides mainly separation
  • Works for short term soil separation 1-2yr

 

Non Woven Pointbond- Medium

  •  Allows water and nutrients into the soil
  • Blocks some sunlight
  • Provides mainly separation
  • Ideal for short term soil separation and some weed        control 

Woven Polypropylene- Heavy Duty *Best
  •  Allows water and nutrients into the soil
  • Blocks the most sunlight
  • Provides separation, filtration and reinforcement
  • Ideal for long term soil separation and weed control 15-20 Yrs
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What Are The Benefits of Using Woven Weed Barrier?

What Are The Benefits of Using Woven Weed Barrier?

What are the benefits of using woven weed barrier?

  • It creates separation between the soil and mulch (bark, gravel, etc.) No more worrying about your soil and mulch mixing together
  • It still allows water to flow through the material and into the soil.
  • The fabric is designed to block light which conserves soil moisture and keeps weeds from germinating.

Where should I use weed barrier fabric?
  • Xeriscaped Areas
  • Gravel RV Pads
  • Gravel Driveways
  • Parking Strips
  • Walking Paths

 

 

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