Designing a garden can be made a whole lot easier when using landscape fabric. It is possible to map out where you want certain sections of your garden to be. The lightweight material is the ideal base for many different materials. In addition to this there are the other benefits; the most beneficial for gardeners is the fact that it is strong enough to prevent weeds from making an appearance and ruining all your hard work.
Flexible Membrane
Landscape fabric stops the weeds from growing as they are unable to break through the spun bonded polypropylene. It is so sturdy that it is difficult to tear and will resist fraying, which is good news for busy gardeners. The fabric will lie flat on the ground helping you to lay it down without any problems and can be weighed down using rocks or the more secure option is to use the pegs which are designed for the job.
One you have the landscape fabric secured you can begin plotting your garden design. You are then able to design your garden on top. Weeds will not penetrate but the soil below will remain in great condition. This is due to the properties of the membrane.
Unlike weed control fabric the bonded membrane will still allow the sun to penetrate the layer, and also water and air will flow through as normal. The soil will be able to get all the nutrients it needs to stay in great condition, ideal to plant in. This is the perfect base for:
. Patios
. Decking
. Flower Beds
. Bark Chipping
An Easy Way to Design Your Garden and Keep the Weeds Out
An alternative membrane to use is the weed control fabric. The difference of this variety is that the polypropylene is woven and UV resistant, stopping the soil from getting nutrients from the air and energy of the sun. The design of this option has grids in blues and greens which can help you to design where you want certain features of your new garden design to be positioned.
Once you know where you want your plants to go simply cut a cross in the weed control fabric, pull it back to create a hole to dig and then plant into the soil. Put the sections of the cross back up to the stem of the plant and then cover with your desired material. Some of the preferred materials include:
. Chipped Bark
. Pea Shingles
. Slate
. Pebbles
The weed control fabric can also be used as a base for patios, decking and paths. In addition to this it is the ideal fabric to choose for children's play areas. Cover the fabric with chipped bark or rubber tiles to provide a softer landing should your children trip or fall.
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Landscape fabric is the ideal way to stop weeds growing while keeping your soil in great condition. Alternatively weed control fabric makes the perfect base for play areas and can be covered in a wide variety of materials.
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