Weed control is a game in which you can stay ahead, but never "win." Weeds are just too persistent ever to call it quits. In fact, landscape fabrics sometimes won't stop a tough perennial weed from rearing its ugly head, if it has made up its mind to do so! Nonetheless, if used properly, landscape fabrics can be a key component in your weed-control efforts. Photo at left shows landscape fabric secured with a "staple."



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