Product Introduction

Black fabric can increase soil temperatures by up to 5 degrees F, which could kill plants in high heat areas such as Central California and Florida.

Sandbaggy orange fabric reflects sun rays and reduces soil temperatures. Sandbaggy weed barrier landscape fabric is manufactured with tough woven polypropylene and meets or exceeds DOT standards. Our fabric has at least 135 lbs of tensile strength.

Specs

• Width: 3 feet
• Length: 100 feet, 300 feet, or 500 feet
• Thickness: 3 to 3.2 oz
• Material: polypropylene woven fabric
• The same durable, strong fabric that sandbags for flooding are made of
• Thoroughly lab tested to ensure consistency and quality
  
  
  
  
• UV Protection (ASTM D4355): 80%+ strength after 500 hours
• Tensile Strength (ASTDM D4632): 135 lbs

• Note: Rolls may be folded for shipping to fit within UPS size guidelines. 

Features

• Reflects heat instead of absorbing it
• Research at Penn State showed that black fabric increased the soil temperature by up to 5°F which could kill plants in high heat areas such as Central California or Florida. Choose Orange instead!

• SAFE FOR ORGANIC FARMING: All Sandbaggy fabric is safe for organic farming

• Great for use as a weed barrier in a vegetable garden to control weeds
• Helps prevent soil erosion when it rains 
• Works great under mulch, in a greenhouse, or outdoors

• This geotextile fabric is permeable, allowing water to go through
• Heat sealed edges prevent the fabric from fraying

• Great for installing silt fence

Commercial Grade: Fabric Lifespan - 40+ Years

This commercial weed barrier landscape fabric is engineered to last 40+ years! Made with a 3 to 3.2 oz thickness and a polypropylene woven fabric, this fabric is heavy duty.

Description

This orange color landscape fabric will help you get your landscaping job done, with a choice of lengths from 100 to 500 feet.

1. Don't believe competitors' long life spans

Competitors will advertise that their landscape fabric lasts several years or longer. Usually, these numbers are unsubstantiated and misleading.

Depending on which part of the country you're in, the environment can be completely different, with large variations in weather and climate.

The fabric's lifespan will differ materially depending on the temperature. How is it possible that fabric can last 20 years in the outdoors?

2. Fabric can never stop all weeds

Other competitors claim that no weeds can grow through their 'heavy duty' weed barrier fabric. This is false advertising.

No matter how thick the weed barrier fabric is, certain weeds are still strong enough to break through the fabric. Our recommendation is to use herbicides to kill the weeds or pull them out by hand when they grow through.

3. Comparison chart of Sandbaggy's ground cover and competitors'

Sandbaggy's ground cover has built-in UV protection, is made from 100% virgin resin to provide additional strength, is laboratory tested to meet ASTM test methods, and has undergone pre-shipment inspection for irregularities.

4. Installation: How to Lay Weed Barrier Fabric

When installing this landscape fabric, use a rubber mallet and gloves. Install staples 2-4 feet apart for secure fabric installation. Softer soils will require additional staples.

Under Gravel

When installing weed barrier fabric under gravel, first clear the area of trash/sticks/rocks and etc. Then rake the area so it is as flat as possible. Once done, then roll out the landscape fabric and secure with landscape staples every 3-5 feet.

On Top Of Soil

Sandbaggy Landscape Fabric can be installed right on top of soil. If you have a thick layer of soil, we recommend using 9 inch or 12 inch landscape staples so the weed barrier fabric is securely fastened into the ground and cannot be moved. 

Around Plants

Sandbaggy Landscape Fabric works great around plants as well. All you need to do is use a pair of scissors and cut an 'X' on the fabric where you want to place the plant. 

FAQ

Is a weed barrier worth it?

Yes. Weed Barrier Fabrics are worth the money because they save the homeowner or property manager time from constantly removing weeds. In addition, if the homeowner is putting down gravel, adding a layer of landscape fabric not only stops weeds but separates the gravel with the dirt beneath. This keeps the gravel clean and free of dirt and creates a more beautiful landscape.

What is the difference between landscape fabric and weed barrier?

Landscape fabric and weed barrier are the same. Just different names for the same product. 

What can I use as a weed barrier?

We do not recommend using other household items such as plastic bags or newspapers as weed barrier. We recommend buying a commercial grade weed barrier fabric for the job. 

What is the best weed barrier to use under rocks?

For weed barrier fabrics used under rocks, we recommend using a weed barrier fabric with at least 100 lbs of tensile strength. This 100 lbs of tensile strength means that if you pull the fabric apart with your hands, it would take 100 lbs of strength to pull the fabric apart. Most fabrics from hardware stores such as Home Depot or Lowes only have about 25 lbs of tensile strength. 

Do you have to weed before putting down landscape fabric?

We recommend pulling the weeds before putting down the landscape fabric. It just makes for a cleaner job overall. 

How many layers of landscape fabric?

You should only use one layer of landscape fabric if the fabric is of quality. Make sure the fabric has at least 3 oz of weight and 100 lbs of tensile strength as a minimum. All Sandbaggy Landscape Fabrics have at least 135 lbs of tensile strength.

Be aware of many low quality weed barrier fabrics from Home Depot and other stores that will end up requiring multiple layers of fabric. 

How to keep weed barrier in place?

Weed barrier fabric is kept in place using Landscape Staples. Landscape Staples are pushed through the fabric and into the soil to keep the fabric from shifting or moving. 

We sell landscape staples from 4 inches long to 18 inches long. Shorter staples are used for harder/rockier soil while longer staples are used for soft/loose soil. Our most popular landscape staple is our 6 inch 11 gauge staple. 

Best way to lay weed barrier fabric?

When installing weed barrier fabric, first clear the area of trash/sticks/rocks and etc. Then rake the area so it is as flat as possible. Once done, then roll out the landscape fabric and secure with landscape staples every 3-5 feet.

Sandbaggy Landscape Fabric works great around plants as well. All you need to do is use a pair of scissors and cut an 'X' on the fabric where you want to place the plant. 

What is the difference between the types of rolls you sell?

Roll type	Jute netting	Coir Mat	Black landscape fabric	Orange landscape fabric	Burlap fabric
Material	Jute	Coconut fiber	Polypropylene woven fabric		Burlap
Length	225 ft	165 ft	300, 500 ft	100, 300, 500 ft	300 ft
Width	4 ft	4 ft	3 ft	3 ft	3.33 or 6 ft
Coverage	900 sq. ft	1,070 sq. ft	900 or 1,500 sq. ft	300 - 1,500 sq. ft	1,000 or 1,800 sq. ft
Price/sqft (1,000 sq. ft)	$0.17	$0.30	$0.08	$0.09	$0.15
Purpose	Stabilize soil Control erosion	Beach / shoreline erosion (Water submersion) Hillside erosion	Weed barrier Silt fence	Weed barrier Silt fence	Table / aisle runner Floor mats Tree / shrub protection
Life	1-2 years	2-5 years	12 months - 40 yrs (depending on Sun exposure)	12 months - 40 yrs (depending on Sun exposure)	N/A
Anchored using	6-inch sod staples				N/A
Biodegradable?	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes