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What to do when ground control doesn’t work: Bamboo

For some bamboo is a lovely plant, a welcome addition to the garden; for others bamboo is a living nightmare. Typically weed control fabric can be used to prevent the spread of unwanted plants, but the same cannot be said for bamboo. Even an ultra-strong ground control fabric is no match for bamboo due to the plant’s sheer strength – it has even been known to break through patios. Ground control and weed control fabrics are better suited to suppressing light weeds once the area has been chemically treated.

Stocking Up For Spring: What Landscapers Need

Spring is approaching, those lighter spring mornings followed by lighter evenings allow more time to be spent and enjoyed in the garden for some. For landscapers this means a bustling work schedule and not enough hours in the day to get everything done.

What Geotextile Fabric Do I Need?

Creating the perfect landscape is a monumental task, made that little bit easier by landscaping products that work. Popular landscaping products among today’s professional landscapers and groundworkers are geotextile fabrics.

6 Myths about Landscape Fabric

Perform a quick search online for more information about landscape fabric and you’ll get a long list of results. Unfortunately, not all of them provide reliable information, which has led to a number of myths being created about landscape fabrics. To set the record straight, let’s look at the 7 most common myths about landscape fabric to allow you to make an informed decision.

Does landscape fabric need to be replaced?

The struggle to keep weeds at bay can often seem insurmountable, but it needn’t be thanks to professional landscaping fabrics. Weed control barriers are relatively straightforward to lay and provide an effective defence against unwanted growth, with the added benefits of stabilising the ground and creating separation between soil and mulch.

A guide to mulch and mulching

Mulch is a multipurpose material used by professional and hobbyist gardeners alike. Mulch is used to sustain moisture in the soil while keeping it cool and healthy, and helping to keep weeds at bay. In this short guide to mulch and mulching, we’ll look at various organic and non-organic materials, examining their uses and advantages together with the best way to apply mulches for optimum results.

Biodegradable materials versus landscape fabrics as weed control solutions

It takes many long hours to make a garden look its best and a seemingly endless round of digging out overgrown areas, pulling out old roots and pulling up yet more weeds. Laying some sort of barrier in garden beds can help to reduce the frequency of having to do these time-consuming tasks. But which is the best landscape fabric for weed control?

5 alternatives to landscape fabric

As we find ourselves in summer, many garden flowers are in full bloom. Colour and scent fill our outdoor spaces, and it’s the time of the year where landscape gardeners and domestic gardeners alike are reaping the benefits of weeks and months of preparation. Yet summer is prime weed-growth time too. And when gardeners are looking to eradicate these uninvited guests, they may weigh up the best weed control methods.

FAQs about landscaping fabrics

When you’re tackling a new garden project, you might be weighing up the pros and cons of laying a landscaping fabric. Here, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about weed control and landscaping fabrics.

The pros and cons of landscape fabrics

When re-designing and landscaping either an entire garden or space, or revamping a particular area, producing long-lasting results are a prerequisite. One of the best ways to ensure a landscaped area’s long-term stability and suppress weed growth is by including a geotextile fabric in the installation.

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