"How to use it, how to choose it, and where to get the good stuff" While there's nothing hard or technical about using landscape fabric in your new project, there are a few common mistakes that do it yourselfers make when choosing and using it....
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"How to use it, how to choose it, and where to get the good stuff" While there's nothing hard or technical about using landscape fabric in your new project, there are a few common mistakes that do it yourselfers make when choosing and using it. Plastic sheeting is a plant and soil killer. It should never be used as a substitute in any landscaping that will support plant life. Soils need to "breath" to support healthy vibrant plant growth. It's also nice if they can accept rainfall. Plastic sheeting inhibits all of these while also creating an atmosphere for harmful fungus, bacteria, mold, and rot. Don't use plastic sheeting in your new design! Measuring and overlap is another area where do it yourself make a common mistake. Try and remember that where two sheets of material meet, there needs to be a three to six inch overlap. This will help insure that weeds and grasses don't find their way to sunlight. So, also remember when figuring amount needed, to allow a little extra for the... See less 
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