Landscape fabric seems like a simple solution to weed control. Roll it out, cover it with mulch, and you’ll have a tidy, weed-free yard with little additional effort. As with most "simple" solutions, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Landscape fabric can create more headaches than it solves if you put it in the wrong spot. Landscape fabric is touted as an easy way to control weeds. This plastic fabric blocks weeds and reduces ...

I saw my first dandelions last week. When the weather really warms up, bindweed will emerge, stronger than ever and ready to stage a garden takeover. Who isn’t looking for a permanent solution to ...

You’ve probably seen those large rolls of black fabric at your local garden center or home improvement store and thought to yourself, what is that stuff? Well, it isn’t a new type of flat paving or a ...

Q I am in the process of converting an old and very tired lawn into a new bed. I am planning on using bark mulch laid down on top of landscape fabric. I seem to recall reading in one of your columns ...

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 ...