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Mulch fleece is between 100 and 120 centimeters wide. The thickness of the material depends on the type of use of the area. The more it is used, the thicker it should be Weed control(€ 13.47 at Amazon *) be. Grams per square meter provide information on the thickness.

Orientation values

150 g / m2 stands for an extra strong fleece, which suppresses any weed growth. Fleece with a weight of 120 g / m2 is used on slopes, in rock gardens and on garden paths. For the normal kitchen and ornamental garden, materials with 50 to 80 g / m2 are sufficient.

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The area must be free of weeds, root residues and stones so that the film is not destroyed. It is not advisable to do that Laying weed control on weeds. After you have cleaned the substrate, smooth the substrate with a Rake. In sloping areas, fastening by means of nail-shaped ground or ground anchors is essential. Hooks pointing upwards ensure a stable hold.

Garden fleece interpret:

• Spread the fleece on the surface
• Lay out the strips side by side and smooth them out
• make sure there is an overlap of ten centimeters
• Knock in the ground anchors at the corners

Paths are subject to greater stress than beds. Here it is all the more important to fix the fleece sheets with enough anchors in the ground. Buy a little more material than you need. The strips may protrude beyond the surface, because this way you can turn the edges. This will reduce the risk of the ground anchors cracking.

Planting

Use a sharp knife to cut cross-shaped slits in the fleece at the places where plants will grow later. Dig a sufficiently large planting hole and plant the plants. To prevent weeds from growing through the incisions, you need to press the fabric tightly against the neck of the plant. Cover the entire area with soil to create a natural appearance. An alternative to garden soil is a five-centimeter layer of bark mulch.