Landscape Fabric (41 items found)

Landscape and weed block fabric work to protect your hardscape or garden while improving its aesthetic appeal. Reduce pesky weeds, deter unwanted animals, and preserve your garden with Ace Hardware’s durable and affordable landscape fabric options. 

How to Use Landscape Fabric

Garden fabric is constructed from woven fibers manufactured into a cloth you can lay down over the soil in a garden or another landscape area. They help keep your garden in check and prevent weeds from taking over. The fabric features perforated holes that allow water to seep through into the soil beneath to keep it from drying out. Some brands even offer UV protection, which helps preserve the lifespan of the weed block fabric. 

Weed Block Fabric as an Herbicide Alternative

Using landscaping fabric to help create a barrier means you should not need to use herbicides for weed control on your garden. The fabric prevents weeds buried in the soil beneath from sprouting, acting as a shield while still nourishing the soil beneath. Just remember to remove any existing weeds before laying down the landscape barrier.

Tips on Choosing Garden Fabric

When choosing a landscape barrier, it's important to invest in quality products. Cheaper fabrics tend to tear easily and may not even last a full season. Below are a few factors to consider when purchasing landscape fabric.

• Product weight and thickness: A heavier, thicker fabric is less likely to rip and should be used in areas with lots of rocks. However, thinner landscape fabric is a great option for use around gardens.
• Airflow: Breathable fabrics allow air to penetrate and water to soak into the soil beneath and replenish nutrients. Look for garden fabrics with enough airflow to help your vegetation thrive.
• Roll size: Fabrics come in rolls of different sizes to cover lawns of various dimensions. Consider the size of your project to determine how much material you'll need, and which product may be the most convenient and economic solution.
• UV protection: Fabric with UV protection generally lasts longer in areas getting direct sun exposure.
• Location: Look for fabrics you can use for hardscape areas, such as sidewalks, under patios and decks, as well as areas with vegetation, like gardens.
• Materials: You’ll find both polypropylene and burlap landscape fabric options commonly available. Polypropylene landscape fabric is highly effective against weeds, while burlap options typically offer greater UV protection.

If you have any questions as to which weed control fabric is right for your landscaping project, our friendly staff is happy to help you find just what you need. Visit your local Ace store and discuss your landscaping needs with one of our knowledgeable gardening staff to find the products that are right for you.

Garden Fabric Staples, Pins and More

You'll need landscape fabric pins and staples to help secure your material into place. Packs of garden fabric staples come in various sizes and quantities to suit your project. After you lay your fabric, line your yard or garden with lawn edging and cover the surface with mulch or landscape rock for a clean, finished look that complements your landscape and plant life.

Shop Landscape Fabric from Top Brands at Ace

At Ace, we aim to keep your yard and garden free of weeds and unwanted pests. Choose from our various weed control fabrics from Easy Gardener, Scotts, Greenscapes and other name brands. Shop by your price range to stay on budget or narrow down your choices by material, length, and width to find exactly what you need.