The fabrics are very strong and durable. They also allow air and water to pass through the fabric, which is good for your trees or shrubs. When using weed block, you will also need to remove all weeds before applying the material and afterward simply mulch over the fabric with your favorite mulch, such as cedar or cypress. Along with weeds, other pests we must deal with are insects. They are always there, no matter if it is hot or dry.
Insects are part of a gardeners every day life, good and bad.
However, most of the time, it is bad. In shady areas, plants such as Hostas are often attacked by slugs or snails. Signs of the damage are holes eaten in the leaves and a slimy trail leading away. The damaged leaves can not be fixed, but you can stop this from occurring by using snail and slug bait or by using any one of a number of home remedies. One that is often used is a mixture of one part vinegar to four parts water mixed in a spray bottle and simply spray it on the leaves.