Landscape Fabric
General Questions
| - | What is landscape fabric? |
| - | Why should I use landscape fabric? |
| - | How will using landscape fabric save me time? |
| - | What is the 'wrong landscape fabric'? |
| - | How does landscape fabric stop weeds? |
| - | The holes in the fabric don't seem big enough for water to penetrate. Wouldn't it be better if it were more open to let more water through? |
| - | What kind of mulch should I use? |
| - | Can I use marble rocks or pebbles? |
| - | How thick should the mulch be? |
| - | Can I use topsoil to cover the fabric? |
| - | How do I install landscape fabric? |
| - | How do I hold the fabric in place? |
| - | Do I have to cover the landscape fabric once I've put it on the ground? |
| - | Can I use the fabrics on slopes? Won't the mulch just slide off the slick surface? |
| - | Can landscape fabric be used for growing vegetables in an organic garden? |
| - | Can landscape fabrics be used with perennial flowers? |
| - | Can landscape fabrics be used with ground covers? |
| - | I have installed the fabric as instructed, and after a few days I have weeds coming through the fabric. Is there something wrong with the fabric? |
| - | The previous answer says I have to do something to get rid of weeds coming through. Why is that? |
Product-Specific Questions
Homeowner Landscape Fabric
| - | Which side faces up on Weed-X® and 20-Year Weed-Shield® materials? |
| - | How long does it take for water to reach the soil once the Weed-X® / 20-Year Weed-Shield® material is covered? |
| - | When I put Weed-X® or 20-Year Weed-Shield® over a cup and pour water on it, why doesn't it go through? |
Commercial Landscape Fabric
| - | What is the main difference between regular landscape fabric and commercial landscape fabric? |
| - | When should I use a commercial landscape fabric? |
| - | What is the best material for controlling weeds in landscaped areas? |
Accessories
| - | Is it necessary to use Garden Staples or Pegs when installing fabric? |
| - | What is the difference between Staples and Pegs? |
| - | How many do I need to use for my project? |
Weed-Shield Ant & Termite
| - | Why use Weed-Shield Ant & Termite instead of regular Weed-X® or a different landscape fabric? |
| - | Where should I use Weed-Shield Ant & Termite? |
| - | How do ants and termites normally damage other landscape fabric materials? |
| - | The product label says not to use it in vegetable gardens or agriculture. Why not? |
| - | Is the chemical harmful to the environment? |
| - | Why can’t this product be used around ponds or water gardens? |
| - | Why does this product have to be covered with a 1" – 2" layer of mulch for it to remain effective? |
| - | Why do I only use 1" to 2" of mulch while others recommend about 3" to 4" of mulch? |
