So you've decided to jump on the garden trend that's gaining popularity and xeriscape your yard. For this, you've chosen to top your garden beds with gravel. Before you get into those landscaping ...

Plastic weed barriers suppress weeds initially but become problematic over time. Watch for the easily detectable signs that your weed barrier is failing you and take action to replace it. Alternatives ...

Herbs as weed control: Low-growing aromatic herbs can replace weeds in paving cracks, offering scent, color, and weed suppression. Low-maintenance choices: Varieties like woolly thyme, Corsican mint, ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Q. Are there more sustainable options than plastic for weed barriers in a garden and for pathways? With so much plastic ending up in oceans and in our food, it would be nice to use alternative ...

As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next ...

Every gardener's biggest fear is troublesome weeds, and this summer they're everywhere - but there's a straightforward answer to the issue, and you probably already have it. Plant specialists have ...

When I was a landscape worker, back in the 70’s, I must have put down acres of the 6-mil polyethylene sheeting that was specified for weed control in landscape plans. It was a standard practice at the ...

A horticulturalist has shared how one item can act as an effective garden weed barrier ...

After several years of being covered with landscape cloth and rock, this side yard was weedy and very unattractive. Photo by Fredricka Bogardus, Colorado Master Gardener Many homeowners use landscape ...