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Gardener reveals downsides of common landscaping product: 'I seriously don't un…
One viral gardener on TikTok warned about landscape fabric, and angry commenters shared their stories.
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The Hidden Downside of Landscape Fabric: Why Gardeners Are Saying "Never Again"
A recent viral video from gardener Erin, known as "The Blohmstead," has sparked discussion among home cultivators regarding the use of landscape fabric. In the short clip, which has garnered over 35,000 views, Erin demonstrates the arduous task of weeding a garden bed where landscape fabric was previously installed. The video's on-screen text delivers a clear warning: "If you're thinking about putting landscape fabric in your garden to stop weeds... do yourself a favor and don't." She asserts that while intended to prevent weed growth, the fabric ultimately makes weeding "100x harder" as roots become entangled within the material. Comments on the video reflect a shared sentiment among many gardeners. One user stated, "I hate it too. The previous owners of my house put it down all the way around the house, and topped it with like, 4 inches of rocks 😭." Another added, "Agree. That stuff is a nightmare." The video serves as a cautionary tale, suggesting that while landscape fabric might seem like a convenient solution, it can lead to more work in the long run for garden maintenance.
