I am tired of pulling weeds. I want to install landscape fabric, then cover it with mulch, to prevent weeds in a new section of my garden. Does this make sense to save time on weeding my beds? — Amy ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. What is the best way to install landscape fabric for weed control in a ...

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Some lessons in gardening have to be learned the hard way, a case in point - the myth of landscape fabric. I recently observed some new landscaping of large garden beds that were being covered with ...

Many years ago, I lost my wits battling invasive vines in the only sun-drenched spot on my property. Removing them was a tougher job than I could handle, so I covered the area in landscape fabric, ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Never cover landscape fabric with soil or bury it in the bed. It will not be as effective controlling weeds, and it will be detrimental to the growth of the roots of plants growing in the bed. It also ...