A simple way of removing weeds is to pull out the weeds by hand or with a weeder. This is effective if your lawn has a few weeds and you are able to pull out the entire root system. A great weeder to use on your lawn is the NRG Professional Weeder because it has a long handle that makes it easier on your back. It removes weeds easily from your lawn and makes the job more convenient and quicker. Use this weeder on a variety of weeds regularly to help reduce the amount of weeds on your lawn and prevent the weeds from spreading.

There are some great environmentally friendly products that work great to prevent weeds from growing in your garden. Easy Gardener makes some of these great products that are perfect for a variety of gardens and hardscapes.

For organic gardeners, the WeedBlock Mulch Landscape Paper is ideal for preventing weeds from growing in the soil and will not harm your organic flower or vegetable garden. The mulch paper is made from recycled paper and is approved for organic gardens by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). Just roll out the paper in the desired area and secure with dirt, spikes, rocks, mulch or another garden material. Cut holes in the paper for your plants and place your plants in the dirt. The mulch paper will help prevent weeds from growing around your plants, yet it still allows water and air to get to the plant’s roots. Plants receive the nutrients they need to grow big and healthy without the hassle of weeding. After the growing season is over, just till the paper into the soil like a compost.

Another environmentally friendly solution for preventing weeds is the WeedBlock Recycled Landscape Fabric, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. This fabric is long-lasting and ideal for hardscapes, flower beds or landscaping. After laying down this fabric, you will not have to worry about weeds for a long time. The fabric is porous enough to allow water and air to get to plant roots to allow for healthy growth. Just use fabric spikes to secure the fabric to the soil and cut holes for plants, shrubs, flowers, and more.

Whatever fabric you decide to use, you will be happy with the results and have more time to enjoy your garden instead of weeding it! Check out Backyard Style for all of your landscaping needs!

1. Remove grass and weeds, rake area.
   Once your areas are measured and marked, remove all vegetation. Depending on the area you’re working on, there are several ways to remove plants and vegetation.
2. Unroll fabric and cut as required to fit around plantings.
3. Secure fabric with DeWitt Anchor Pins.
4. For a professional, finished look, install mulch, bark or stones.

Landscape fabric is much better than plastic. While black plastic does stop weeds, it also keeps air and water away from the soil, so plant-killing diseases develop. Landscape fabric blocks weeds, but its permeability allows the proper balance of air, water and nutrients into the soil. As a result, plants can grow up to twice the size of plants grown without fabric.

Remember – plastic sheeting is a plant and soil killer. It should never be used as a substitute in any landscaping that will support plant life. Soils need to “breath” to support healthy vibrant plant growth.

Dewitt Pro Weed barrier is the only one with a 100% guarantee against no weeds. BackyardStyle.com carries two types of Dewitt fabrics, 12 year and 6 year. The non-woven product ( 6 year ) is a consistent fabric that is fabricated by using a spun-bonded method, which sandwiches melt-blown material. The woven product ( 12 year ) is a tightly woven mesh that is strong and can handle even the toughest weeds.

DeWitt Company Inc products are all U.V. treated to withstand the sun’s decomposing effects. A rule of thumb: see the fabric’s guarantee. The longer it is, the better it is.