Ask any knowledgeable horticulturist how effective weed barrier fabric is in controlling weeds and you’ll likely hear that any advantages are outweighed by the shortcomings. However, most will ...

Q: I am planning to change about 550 square feet of my yard from grass to an area of rock path with shrubs, flowers and bark. I have been instructed to put down a layer of cardboard and then put about ...

Removing weeds from gardens is an endless and laborious task. Instead of pulling out weeds from every corner of their outdoor spaces, gardeners swear by a range of weed barriers that prevent the ...

Nothing strikes fear into a gardener's heart like plants with burnt leaves. Worse still, one classic landscaping feature ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Dear Neil: A reader said they put down “weed barrier?” Back in Minnesota we put down heavy duty plastic sheeting and covered it with rock. The weeds stayed away. Thoughts? A: If you’re talking about ...

Now’s the time to turn to feel-good activities like gardening. And, as you shelter in place, it’s a good opportunity to get your questions answered. Turn to Ask an Expert, an online ...