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Author(s):Iles, J. K.; Agnew, N. H.
Title:Weed control with landscape fabrics
Source:1991 Iowa Turfgrass Research Report. July 1991, p. 107-111.
Publishing Information:Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Weed control; Landscaping
Abstract/Contents:"Introduction Due to reported adverse effects on landscape plant growth when plastic (black or clear) is used for weed control, and the increasing desire to reduce chemical use in the landscape, weed control alternatives are needed. The ability of landscape fabrics (also referred to as geotextiles or weed barriers) to suppress weed growth without jeopardizing the vigor of desirable landscape plants has been well documented. Unfortunately, weeds may still cause problems when they germinate and grow in the mulch layer covering the fabric. In the spring of 1990, a study was initiated to test the ability of several landscape fabrics to suppress the growth of weeds in the mulch layer on top of the fabric. Dalen Products, Inc. of Knoxville, Tennessee, provided funding and materials for this study. Materials and Methods The four landscape fabrics tested were: Reemay's Typar- stiff polypropylene/nonwoven; Blunk's Duon- softer polypropylene/nonwover; Easy Gardener's Weedblock- punched polyethylene film; Dalen's Weed-X- porous polyethylene film/polyester nonwoven laminate. Typer and Duon can be installed with either side up. Weedblock should be installed with the rough side down. Weed-X must be installed with the smooth black side up and the nonwoven side down. 1. Weed-free test plots (strips) were prepared. 2. Using a randomized block design, landscape fabric treatments (3 ft by 3 ft squares) were randomly assigned to 6 test strips (replications). Each fabric appeared 3 times in each replication. 3. Fabrics were covered with 1 to 1 1/2 in shredded hardwood mulch. 4. Seed from several species of challenge weeds were applied to the mulch covering the fabric to augment natural weed pressure. 5. In August, 1990, one-half of the experiment was rated visually for weed shoot growth occurring in the mulch. 6. In October, 1990, the same portion of the experiment was analyzed more thoroughly. Root mass below the fabric and shoot growth above the fabric were rated qualitatively and quantitatively. 7. The remaining plots will be evaluated in summer and fall of 1991."
Language:English
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Iles, J. K., and N. H. Agnew. 1991. Weed control with landscape fabrics. Iowa Turfgrass Res. Rep. p. 107-111.
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