
Weed Control Fabric
Fabric & Fabric Accessories Costs:
Fabric Installation: ($300.00 minimum) $0.75 per foot
Fabric Only: $0.35 per foot
Staples $ 0.20
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Fabric Advantages
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Install once for several years of weed control.
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Promotes faster establishment of trees and shrubs.
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Can increase the plant survival rate from 20% to 80%.
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Comparable in cost to other weed control methods when averaged over a 3 to 5 year period.
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Reduces the amount of salinity leaching to the soil surface by reducing evaporation.
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Retains moisture for tree use in dry years.
It is very important to inspect your weed barrier ANNUALLY
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Ensure that the edges are firmly anchored and covered.
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Remove soil and organic matter from the surface of the fabric.
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Remove weeds that may establish in tree openings or on accumulated debris.
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Enlarge fabric openings around trees as they grow to prevent girdling (strangling) of your trees.
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Other weed control alternatives should be considered if you are trying to establish suckering shrubs or a dense thicket.



