Getting Started
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Determine area to be covered
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Measure area and consider depth of coverage
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Select the products or type of coverage material to be used
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Determine weed barrier and edging product to be used
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List other necessary tools (wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes, gloves, etc.)
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Calculate the quantity and cost of products needed
Installation
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Order products and materials to be delivered
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Gather weed barrier (landscape fabric), edging product and tools
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Clean off the designated area of any existing weeds, debris and large rocks
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Install the edging so it overlaps at each joint, secure in place
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Begin installing the landscape fabric from lower areas to higher areas
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Overlap fabric a minimum of 4" at joints and 3" at foundations and edging
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Install fabric so higher area fabric overlaps on top of lower area fabric
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Always overlap fabric so any drainage flows over joints rather than under
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Begin installing product at the low end of the area, work toward high end
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This offers a foundation to work from, walking on installed product, not fabric
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When all area is covered sufficiently, rake smooth for uniformity of appearance
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Wash the rock products with a garden hose to clean off dirt and enhance color
