Landscape Fabric & Stakes

Landscape Fabric & Stakes help you control weeds, protect soil, and keep outdoor projects tidy with less effort. A quality weed barrier or geotextile under mulch, gravel, or pavers blocks sunlight, reduces chemical use, conserves moisture, and improves drainage. Use it for garden beds, pathways, rock gardens, tree rings, raised beds, artificial turf, and hardscape base layers to separate soil from aggregate and prevent mixing.

Choose the right fabric for the job. Woven polypropylene offers high strength for patios and driveways. Non‑woven and needle‑punched fabrics are permeable membranes that let air and water reach roots while suppressing weeds. Look for UV‑stabilized material, the proper weight (3–8 oz), and roll widths that match your layout to minimize seams.

Stakes and staples keep the ground cover flat and secure. Galvanized steel U‑shaped staples (9–11 gauge) resist rust and hold in compact soils; longer 8–12 inch pins suit sandy or sloped areas. Plastic or biodegradable anchors are options where metal is not desired. Use a mallet for consistent seating without bending.

Installation is straightforward:
- Clear and level the area, and remove existing weeds.
- Lay fabric shiny side up if specified by the manufacturer.
- Overlap seams 4–6 inches, and stake every 12–24 inches; tighten spacing on curves and slopes.
- Cut X‑shaped openings for plants and fixtures.
- Cover with 2–3 inches of mulch, gravel, or decomposed granite.

Maintenance is simple: inspect after heavy rain or wind, re‑set any lifted staples, patch tears with an overlap, and refresh mulch annually to block light. For best results with weed control fabric, pair it with edging to stop encroachment and consider a pre‑emergent before installation.

Explore landscape fabric, weed barrier, garden fabric, geotextile, landscape stakes, landscape staples, sod staples, and anchor pins to complete your lawn and garden projects with clean lines and lasting performance.