What landscape fabric means
Landscape fabric is a woven or nonwoven sheet laid under mulch, rock or pavers to block weeds and keep layers from mixing.
Also called weed barrier, geotextile.
Where it matters on a landscaping job
Under rock and in drainage work it earns its keep; under bark mulch it often ends up a matted mess. Use it where it helps and say why on the estimate.
What it costs
The landscaping cost guide has the typical job at $6,750 and the usual range at $4,600 to $10,500. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The mulch, soil and gravel calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Mulch, soil and gravel calculator
- Cost guide: Landscaping cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free landscaping resources