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Pros and Cons of Landscape Fabric (Geotextile) Mulch  
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The following are some advantages and disadvantages for using landscape fabric or geotextiles as mulch. Based on your own knowldege and experience, feel free to add to this list.

	easy to aquire and transport in bulk - purchased in rolls (pro)
	provides good weed control (pro)
	unlike plastic, the fabric allows air and moisture to penetrate into the soil and plant roots (pro)
	the best inorganic mulch for long-term use (pro)
	roots can become enmeshed in the fabric, making removal difficult (con)

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