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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhats that waterproof fabric that is laid down in gardens for the soil?
It's a black fabric that allows water to go through while also retaining the soil? What's it called? I'm working on a project for my wife.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,827 posts)It's usually used to control weeds, but it does deteriorate over time and the weeds start working their way through it.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)I'm cutting the bottom out of the wagon, lining it with chicken wire, but then I needed something that would retain soil and let water flow through.
Any idea of what I'm actually looking for?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,827 posts)It holds the dirt in and lets the water drain out. It will eventually have to be replaced after a few years, tough.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)Yay, I have a good idea! lol
mopinko
(70,197 posts)line it w coco fiber. all good, easier.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)and making the supports for the wheels and axles all weak. I feel it needs a restructuring.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)retrowire
(10,345 posts)would it serve the purpose of what I need in post #3?
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)for those. Those liners are designed to support more weight than the weedblock fabric.
Example of flower box or planter liner:
http://www.windowbox.com/window-boxes-planters/window-box-liners/coco-liners-roll.html
https://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Coir-Liner-Roll-ft/dp/B00GP0ZTAA
retrowire
(10,345 posts)That amazon link is in my wishlist now!
Donkees
(31,450 posts)It traps earthworms and other creatures in the ground. These living beings live in the soil and are very beneficial to the soil and our food. Whoever happened to be underneath has to stay there, and whoever happened to be on top can not go down anymore. Not a healthy situation. Well, you might not care so much about those thousands of creatures living in our soil, but this is just one of the reasons not to use a weed cloth. Even though I would encourage you to care, these creatures make our soil alive and nutritious.
Weed Control Fabric is also not biodegradable. Once in, it stays there for many many years, creating more and more problems. Over time it will deteriorate so that getting rid of the fabric becomes almost impossible.
http://northernhomestead.com/do-not-use-weed-control-fabric/
retrowire
(10,345 posts)But my garden project mentioned in post #3 will be a suspended garden made from an old radio flyer wagon. So the earth worms won't be apart of it. Though, as I'm new to gardening, I wonder if I could introduce them to it? Would that be a good idea? I've no idea. lol
Donkees
(31,450 posts)about your wagon project. You could use coco fibre cloth for the wagon, since it's non-toxic and biodegradable (lasts for years). The same fabric that is used as garden basket liner comes in rolls. Instead of chicken wire, a section of green-wire fencing would make a stronger base to hold the coco fiber and potting soil in the wagon. If you aim for healthful soil, just start a compost pile. You'll have tons of worms in no time, enriching your garden.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,827 posts)as well as the fact that it is very hard to get rid of once it does become ineffective. However, the OP wants to use it as a liner that lets water out the bottom, not flat on the ground where it would interfere with earthworms. I used it to line the bottom of a raised bed (on legs) and it works well for that.
Donkees
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