Use Landscape Pins and Staples to Prevent Gaps in Your Garden’s Landscape Fabric
Updated: Jun. 24, 2019Stop landscape fabric from wandering
Sections of landscape fabric often pull apart after winter or heavy rainfall, allowing weeds to grow. Landscape fabric staples will hold the fabric in place and prevent future problems.
Staple all edges
Problem: Landscape fabric that wanders
The seams in landscape fabric in planting beds often open between sections.
How to use landscape fabric solution:
Landscape fabric staples. You’ll find them right next to the fabric in stores, but most people don’t bother to use them. Make sure the edges of the fabric overlap by at least 3 in. And don’t skimp on the staples; place them about 16 in. apart. Anchor landscape fabric at seams and around the perimeter with staples. In hard soil, start the staples by hand and then push them in with your foot.
Required Materials for this how to install landscape fabric project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- Landscape fabric staples
Originally Published: June 24, 2019
