Logan Voss
The benefits of landscape fabrics include stifling weed growth, preventing erosion, and improving the stability of a landscape. Using the correct type of landscape fabric can be effective for keeping garden beds and other forms of landscapes looking pristine. If you’re thinking about using geotextiles for an upcoming landscape project, you should explore how to choose the right type of landscape fabric for your lawn or garden bed.
Spun Fabric
Spun landscape fabric is a non-woven fabric made of layers of polyester fibers. Spun fabric is the best option for heavy-duty landscaping projects because of its durability. Spun fabric is versatile because it’s permeable to water, prevents weed growth, and serves as a barrier against pests, contaminants, and invasive grasses.
Woven and Non-Woven Fabric
Woven fabric is the most common type of landscape fabric. Polypropylene or linen fibers woven together comprise it. Woven fabric is durable and contains a porous surface to allow water to seep through while preventing weed growth. Non-woven fabric is also made of polypropylene or polyester fibers connected without a pattern like woven fabric. It prevents weed growth in rock or gravel beds.
Perforated Fabric
Perforated fabrics are best for garden beds, as they have pre-cut perforations for plants. Perforated fabrics are lightweight to avoid suffocating roots and are easy to replace. Perforated landscape fabrics are cost effective and suit a garden bed where plants need even placement. The light density of perforated fabrics makes them manageable. However, they don’t suit areas where there’s wildlife activity or large roots.
To choose the right type of landscape fabric, you must understand the varying types and which one best fits your landscape project. The type of surface you apply also determines the kind of preparation required beforehand. It’s crucial to replace fabrics every two to four years for your landscape to continue benefiting from them.
