I have seen twice here people creating flower beds and part of that process seems to be laying weed cloth underneath the soil they bring in and then planting on top of this. What I see here in Hawaii more often is laying the fabric on top of the soil and then cutting holes in the fabric to place the plants in.
Neither of these scenario's makes much sense to me. The fabric creates an artificial barrier that is going to stifle the natural processes of the soil flora and fauna that should help improve the vitality of the soil and as a result plant health and vigor. The action of the roots moving through the soil is also inhibited and roots are part of the soil life systems.
How did this become an acceptable gardening practice? What is the reasoning behind adding a semi permeable layer of fabric to the soil?
ilima
Fabric Under Soil?
Want to join? Register here. Already signed up? Click here to login!
More Garden Design Threads
-
Vine suggestions for shading windows in summer
started by MaMacHin
last post by MaMacHinNov 12, 20231Nov 12, 2023 -
Garden design AI
started by calcutta91
last post by calcutta91Mar 17, 20241Mar 17, 2024 -
Overwhelmed with Options
started by MamaHawk
last post by MamaHawkMar 22, 20241Mar 22, 2024 -
How can I send a fax without a fax machine?
started by RiveraClara
last post by RiveraClaraJul 21, 20243Jul 21, 2024 -
Water Tanks for Gardens
started by ftctanks
last post by ftctanksSep 03, 20240Sep 03, 2024