Landscape Fabric Installation in Calgary
At Yardbell Landscaping, we provide professional fabric installation to help control weeds and improve soil health. Our team carefully lays high-quality landscape fabric beneath mulch, rocks, or soil, creating a barrier that prevents weed growth while allowing water and nutrients to reach your plants. Learn more about the pros and cons of landscape fabric under gravel in our detailed blog post.
Key Benefits of Fabric installation
Effective Weed Control: The fabric acts as a barrier, preventing weeds from sprouting and spreading, reducing the need for constant weeding.
Improved Soil Health: By allowing water and nutrients to penetrate, the fabric helps maintain healthy soil, supporting your plants’ growth.
Reduced Maintenance: With weeds under control, you’ll spend less time on upkeep, giving you more time to enjoy your garden.
Water Efficiency: The fabric helps to retain moisture in the soil, which can reduce the need for frequent watering, making your garden more water-efficient.
Maintenance Tips
Regularly Check for Damage: Inspect the fabric periodically for any tears, holes, or areas where it may have shifted. If you find any damage, patch it promptly to prevent weeds from breaking through.
Reapply Mulch or Rocks: Over time, mulch or rocks may settle or decompose. Make sure to top up the mulch or rocks to maintain the proper coverage and prevent the fabric from being exposed to the elements.
Clear Debris: Remove leaves, twigs, and other debris that can accumulate on top of the fabric. This will help prevent water from draining properly and ensure the fabric remains effective. For ongoing rock and mulch care, see our rock and mulch installation service.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is landscape fabric?
Landscape fabric (also called weed barrier or geotextile fabric) is a porous material placed under mulch, gravel, or soil to suppress weed growth while still allowing water and air to reach plant roots. Read more on landscape cloth under gravel and its benefits.
2. What are the benefits of using landscape fabric?
Helps prevent weeds from growing
Allows water and nutrients to pass through
Reduces erosion
Minimizes maintenance in rock and mulch beds
Keeps mulch/rock from sinking into the soil
3. Where should landscape fabric be installed?
Best used in:
Decorative rock beds
Gravel pathways
Around trees and shrubs with minimal planting changes
Areas where long-term weed suppression is a priority
Not ideal for vegetable gardens or annual flower beds where frequent digging or replanting happens.
4. Do I need fabric under mulch?
It’s optional. While it adds weed protection:
Organic mulch breaks down and creates a layer where weeds can still grow on top of the fabric.
For purely decorative or low-maintenance beds, it’s a great option.
In garden beds with frequent replanting, skip the fabric and use thick mulch instead. You can explore our bed maintenance service for better alternatives.
5. Can I put fabric under sod or seed?
No — landscape fabric should not be used under sod or grass seed. It will block root growth and proper soil contact. For lawn health, check our sod installation services instead.
