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Team Wexler

Lexington, Ky

What's better, the "cloth" fabric type or polypropylene "silt fence" type?

10/22/2014 1:49:21 PM

Joel Young

Berne, Indiana

I use the one year weed fabric (cloth) . Water soaks through and its cheap. I just throw it away when Im done.

10/22/2014 3:05:42 PM

Jed

Frankfort Ohio

I used the heavy silt fence type but water did pool up in some spots had to cut some slits for it to drain but I did get good rooting threw it I'm going to try the cloth type next season

10/22/2014 9:36:35 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Soil can't "breathe" and water cannot penetrate plastic weed barriers. I have used both types and the breathable fabric barriers are the only kind I will use in the future.

10/23/2014 7:47:42 AM

Holloway

Bowdon, GA

Agree with Joel and Dennis. Cheap stuff also lets node roots thru but will keep weeds down if used with a well draining mulch

10/23/2014 8:39:36 PM

Barbeetoo

SW Ohio

I like the cloth material over the plastic and look for the weight of the fabric to be listed. 3 oz. or less is what I prefer. I usually buy mine at Amazon in 300' rolls.

10/24/2014 7:24:35 AM

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