Landscape fabric is a geotextile that you can find in various materials (polyester, linen, recycled). Landscape fabric is a weed-control fabric and is usually used specifically for weed prevention, while landscape tarp is more versatile in use. Landscape fabric is also referred to as garden fabric, weed block fabric, and weed barrier fabric. It’s similar to a tarp but is usually woven in a way that water and nutrients can pass through to the ground.  Landscape fabric: --Only lasts a little over a year --Is not 100% weed-proof --Can get clogged and prevent water and nutrients from reaching the soil --Harmful to plants — plant roots can get tangled in it --Depletes soil health