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We prefer mulch
Not only is it very attractive and easy to put down, but it also keeps weed seeds from germinating for the season. It comes in many varieties to match your landscaping tastes and will cut down on your watering needs. Lastly, as it breaks down, it will add valuable nutrients to your soil to save you money on fertilizer.
Landscape fabric?
We are often asked if landscape fabric should be used when installing landscaping. While this is often used as a weed deterrent, there are some things that you should keep in mind. First, the material can be tough to cut through in areas where you will be planting additional plants such as annuals. Also, keep in mind that you won’t be able to easily add compost to help with soil nutrition. And over the seasons, the weed seeds that are naturally scattered on top of the fabric, will nullify their effectiveness anyway.
Keep maintenance in mind when you design
A good way to design your beds is to start with laying a garden hose around the perimeter. If you can easily move your riding lawn mower around the garden hose, you know you have just reduced hand mowing and weed eating. Likewise, by avoiding sharp angles, you will reduce hand maintenance…gradual curves are more naturally pleasing to the eye anyway.
