What
will happen if I lay old sheets and towels down as the barrier between the
current sod and the raised beds? The
fabric would meet the criteria of being impermeable by weeds and plant roots
but permeable by water and moisture. And they will disintegrate over time, so I won't need to worry about removing them someday. A brief
internet search tells me that this approach is not very common…nothing turned
up indicating anyone condemning or condoning the idea. It sounds like an easy, safe barrier to me. And I’ve been wanting to cut down on the number
of linens in my house…completely unnecessary!
I'd wager the weeds could grow through regular fabric.
ReplyDeleteTime will tell. I am a little concerned the fabric will inhibit root development on some of the plants. I'll keep you posted on both concerns...weeds coming up and roots going down.
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