Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Gardening

BobTheSubgenius

(12,250 posts)

11. I totally agree. It is a complete waste of time, and expectation.

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 01:36 PM

Yesterday

I once tried a quite expensive type, thinking "quality" might solve the issue. Using the actual money instead of the landscape cloth would have probably done a better job.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Never using landscape fabric again [View all] BWdem4life Monday OP

Newspaper and mulch work for me Easterncedar Monday #1

I also use mulch (pine fines) but still have to spray Spruce or something similar spooky3 Monday #2

I had an large area I used it on for raised beds. Fabric then mulch to keep the weeds down. Lochloosa Monday #3

Cardboard and pizza boxes Envirogal Monday #4

Yes, cardboard & newspaper. Zackzzzz Monday #5

Came to say cardboard. It works. mahina Monday #6

Cardboard under mulch works😊 Figarosmom Tuesday #7

Thank you for the vinegar and dish detergent. I use it to keep bugs off my LoisB Tuesday #8

I use regular white Figarosmom Tuesday #9

There was a Rebl2 Wednesday #10

I totally agree. It is a complete waste of time, and expectation. BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #11