How to Anchor a Weed Cloth

Weed cloth is used to prevent growth of weeds when applied underneath gravel patios, in the garden or under stone walkways. Weed mat anchors are specialty plastic anchors that are driven into the ground to hold down the mat. They have wide, flat heads and toothed spikes to help prevent them from pulling out of the ground.

Hammer
Plastic anchor pegs
Utility knife

Instructions

- 1
  Unroll the weed mat where you want to install it. Use a utility knife to cut access holes for plants, if you are installing the mat in a garden.
- 2
  Flatten the weed mat into place so that there are no major creases or folds. Keeping the mat flat will help prevent rodents from getting underneath the mat.
- 3
  Stake one corner of the weed mat into place by holding the tip against the ground. Tap it with hammer until it embeds in the ground. Next, stake the other corners in the same manner. Finally, stake the edges in 2-foot intervals between the corners.
- 4
  Add pea gravel or mulch on top of the weed mat. Spread it in an even layer over the top of the mat. Pea gravel is normally used when installing weed mat underneath a patio or walkway. Mulch is commonly used when installing weed mat on a flower garden.

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