Tip - How to Install Landscape Fabric and Plastic | Today's Homeowner

Landscape fabric and plastic can help prevent weeds and control erosion by holding the soil in place and keeping weeds from sprouting. While both products are easy to install, there are some important considerations to take into account when choosing the one that best fits your needs. Read on to find out more about the difference between landscape fabric and plastic sheeting, and for step-by-step instructions on installing landscape fabric or plastic sheeting in your yard. Landscape Fabric vs. Plastic Sheeting Landscape fabric is a synthetic material that may be either woven or perforated throughout with tiny holes. Its main function is to block sunlight from reaching weed seeds and young sprouts to prevent them from germinating and growing while still allowing air and water to penetrate through it into the soil. Landscape fabric can be used around new or existing landscape plantings. It can also be an effective means of controlling erosion. Landscape plastic is a nonporous material
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