06/12/2026
Great explanation on why not to use landscaping fabric.
3-5 years later:
Weeds are growing THROUGH the fabric.
The soil underneath is compacted, pale, and lifeless. Your plants are struggling and you don't know why.
Landscape fabric is one of the most damaging products regularly installed in American gardens. If people want it, I explain how ineffective it is but if they still want it anyway, I’ll install it.
What to use instead:
4 inches of wood mulch directly on soil. Mulch suppresses weeds, retains moisture, feeds soil biology, and breaks down naturally.
Replenish mulch annually. That’s it!
