Landscape fabric, when used correctly, can be an effective way to limit weed growth and keep your garden beds looking pristine. It stifles weeds, locks in moisture, and helps with stability. The use ...
Landscape Fabric: Yes or No? As a weed barrier, landscape fabric is hit-or-miss. It can smother weeds that grow in the ground, but new weed seeds can easily take root in the mulch on top of the cloth.