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Sandbags. The word itself evokes a sense of urgency – frantic news reports of rising floodwaters, heroic volunteers battling against nature's fury, and those ubiquitous beige barriers forming a desperate last line of defense. They're a symbol of resilience in the face of disaster, a testament to human ingenuity in the fight against the elements. But what if we told you these humble workhorses have a hidden talent? Beyond their flood-fighting prowess lies a surprising versatility. Sandbags, those unsung heroes of the soggy season, can transform into creative tools for your home and garden. Imagine vibrant vegetable gardens cascading down...

Let's face it, weeding is the bane of any gardener's existence. You spend hours meticulously planting beautiful flowers or nurturing those prize-winning tomatoes, only to see them overshadowed by a relentless army of weeds. But fear not, fellow green thumb – there's a secret weapon tucked up your sleeve: the mighty weed barrier. Think of a weed barrier as your garden's invisible shield. It's a breathable, yet tough, fabric that goes down before you plant, creating a physical barrier between the soil and those pesky weed seeds. It's like a silent bouncer at the door of your precious flowerbed, politely...

Weed barrier fabric can be a game-changer for keeping your garden tidy and under control. But with a variety of options on the market, how do you pick the right one? Here's 5 things you want to consider: type of fabric coverage UV Resistance Weight / Thickness Material Product Considerations Types Of Fabric The simplest way to determine if you need a woven or a non-woven weed barrier fabric will depend on if you need the fabric to be water permeable. Woven Fabric: The most common type of landscape fabric, it has traditional plastic "tarp" like feel, and is non...

We sell three different types of landscape fabric: Woven, Non Woven, & Paper. Woven Landscape Fabric is heavy duty and great for weed barrier applications. However, it does not allow for water permeability. Great for rock/gravel landscaping. Non Woven Landscape Fabric is heavy duty, great for weed barrier applications (make sure to use the 8 oz fabric for weed barrier) and also allows for water permeability. Great for gardens, landscapes and farms. Paper: For those that want to avoid plastic, we have an option for you. This paper is fully biodegradable and is 100% eco-friendly. Option 1 - Woven For...

Figure out the number of 14" x 26" polypropylene sandbags you need by inputting the length and height of the sandbag wall you'd like to build. We recommend checking with your local weather station to find out the estimated amount of flooding in your area. Using the sandbag calculator "Length of sandbag wall (in feet)": Input the length of the wall. "Height of sandbag wall (in feet)": Input the estimated height of the sandbags wall. We recommend 4 feet. Click "Calculate number of sandbags" to find out the number of 14" x 26" polypropylene sandbags you need Calculate the number...