Hi again,

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If you're putting plants in the area, I would not suggest using landscape fabric. It's not very good against weeds, it tends to decompose, and it's difficult to keep mulch on it (because it's slippery). Instead, we recommend just placing a thick layer of wood mulch (4-5") directly on top of the soil. It will break down and add organic matter over time.

Landscape fabric also clogs and doesn't allow for oxygen/moisture exchange into the root system of the plants.