If I cut bamboo down to the ground and place this weed barrier over it, will it effectively block sunlight to prevent regrowth?
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I guess that it will work. I cut x's into the weed barrier for about 10 plants in a raised bed. Weeds were able to grow around the base of the plants, and also at the edges of the wall. I used the long staples to hold the barrier in place. Nothing grew in the uncut area of the barrier.
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No. Bamboo grows too vigorously from the roots and is too invasive to stop by just blocking any sunlight - those roots will send up shoots from six inches under the ground where it's VERY dark.
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I have had quite a few battles with bamboo roots and can assure you no weed barrier is strong enough to prevent razor sharp bamboo roots from popping up; the aggressive types are extremely difficult to eradicate. I have read that installing RHYSOME BARRIERS -- 40 ml HDPE high density polyethylene installed vertically -- is about the only material durable enough. I also read that copper sulfate kills the roots. good luck!
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Sorry, never used it for those plants. You might research bamboo plants on the web and find an answer; good luck!
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The vinegar worked well on weeds on my patio. They showed the effect shortly after application. I think the best way to eradicate bamboo is through the roots. The top growth will not absorb the vinegar.
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If the product does actually block 99% of UV rays as stated, then it should block the vast majority of fading from occurring. Any light can eventually fade color, especially if the item is in full direct sun the entire day. However, UV light is the primary cause of this fading. A product that blocks all but 1% of UV light from penetrating should greatly reduce fading. No product can block all fading of a product left in the light, and any fading that would occur would be minimal and take place over decades. If it's valuable art that you will keep forever, I'd make sure it's not in direct sun at all. If it's out of direct sun, then this product should keep it safe from reflected UV quite well. I installed this product to stop wood from fading, but haven't had it on long enough to know if it actually works. I'm just speaking from the general science end of things. Hope this helps some.
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It could potentially cut through them when the plants are younger, but not likely at the height and thickness you are describing.
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It's heavy paper so it blocks out direct sun, however, it does let defused light in. It is not a blackout shade. One of the reasons I got it is I have plants that can not take direct sun, they'll burn, but they do need light, this shade is perfect.
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I don't see why it wouldn't work either. However, bamboo grows so rapidly that you would have to choose a size planter to accommodate it. I have a palm in mine - it's getting large so I might have to transplant it.
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Hi Donna - I am not certain. Mine are full sun on a fence and are growing like mad. I would say in about another 2 years, my entire fence will be covered. I would attach a picture but I don't see the option to do so here.
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It can be cut to fit easily. One shortcoming, for my purposes, was that it blocked a little more sunlight than the similar products that I have used in the past. This was manifested by death of leaves after being sheltered by this paper for about two months. The paper shield was about two feet in height, and the parts of the plants above that level did well. Since I already have more of this paper for next year, I shall remove it from a fence around my garden after the first week or two next year.
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No. Landscape fabric is buried to stabilize the soil or provide a weed barrier. It works by preventing anything from growing through it. The Curlex allows grass to grow through it, but prevents erosion by trapping the seed and soil underneath it.
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Definitely! Provides a warmer shade than with the slats since air cannot filter through. It appears that it also promotes better plant growth due to its blocking of harmful rays.
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I just waited until my grass needed mowing again. Cutting your grass higher allows for a better root system and also weakens the weeds by not allowing them enough sun light to grow.
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Hi GeorgeYes this will give limited sun protection. I live in Houston and it will help defray the direct sunlight on your plants. However be aware, as hot as we are in this neck of the woods, it will not be a 100% protection just help them from wilting in the direct sun. I use it on all my plants and it does help.
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Jonathan - I can't answer the question about bamboo, but if you find out, you can let me know....I have a bit of a problem with that, also. I bought the QuikPro for "torpedo" grass...terrible to get rid of and it won't happen overnight. That being said, after a few weeks of spraying (once a week), it has killed the top layer...I am told that it will take approximately six months for it to be gone altogether...but I am satisfied with the results of QuikPro so far. I know this doesn't answer your question, but I do believe the product is good.
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Yes, it lets light and water through but it is another layer so the light is reduced. I would not use it for long times without giving your plants a "breather".
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no. This umbrella is pretty cheap to the point that it does not block all of the light--you will loose light meaning it will go through the black fabric.
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I can only tell you that when I torched between my patio stones all the weeds died and did not come back, but the grass between the stones burned off and grew back very nicely. What I don't know is what variety of southern grass I have, so there is the possibility that all types of grasses may not like being burned. Think about it, the farmers burn their pastures in the spring to kill off the weeds and the pasture grasses regrow. Why not try a sample patch to see what will happen?