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Ironhorse · 06-07-2008, 06:26 PM

So I'm building a flower bed along one side of our house. It is on an existing strip of grass, and I'm building a small wall (about 14") to contain the new bed.

I need some CP advice: can I just lay some of that black landscape fabric on the top of the grass (effectively killing it?), and then backfill the flower bed with top soil, or do I have to remove the grass first? There will probably be about 12" of soil on top of the landscape fabric when I'm done. Also, is the "commercial grade" of landscape fabric that much better, or will the Joe Schmoe variety suffice? I noticed there is quite a price difference.

Any input appreciated!

06-07-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Ironhorse Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	Landscaping questions So I'm building a flower bed along one side of our house. It is on an existing strip of grass, and I'm building a small wall (about 14") to contain the new bed. I need some CP advice: can I just lay some of that black landscape fabric on the top of the grass (effectively killing it?), and then backfill the flower bed with top soil, or do I have to remove the grass first? There will probably be about 12" of soil on top of the landscape fabric when I'm done. Also, is the "commercial grade" of landscape fabric that much better, or will the Joe Schmoe variety suffice? I noticed there is quite a price difference. Any input appreciated!