Gravel Landscaping Mistakes: Why Cardboard Fails as Weed Control

While cardboard is a fantastic organic tool in some areas of the garden, it’s not the right match for gravel. Here’s why: it breaks down too quickly, leaving your gravel unsupported and eventually sinking into the soil. Instead, opt for landscape fabric to keep gravel separate and looking sharp. 💪

But don’t toss that cardboard! 📦 It’s amazing when paired with mulch, where it suppresses weeds, feeds earthworms, and adds organic matter as it decomposes. The trick is knowing where and how to use it.

So… are you team mulch or team gravel in your yard? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ 
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