Prepare the Landscape Bed
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What happens here
Before laying the rubber mulch mats, thoroughly prepare the area. Clear any existing weeds, debris, or old mulch from the designated border space. Rake the soil smooth and level the ground to ensure the mats lay flat and evenly. If desired, install a weed barrier fabric directly onto the prepared soil to provide an extra layer of protection against weed growth, though the mats themselves offer significant weed suppression.
Goal: Ensure the area is clean, level, and ready for mat installation.
Tools and materials
- Rake — Leveling the soil and clearing debris
- Shovel — Removing larger debris or old landscaping materials
- Weed Barrier Fabric — Additional weed suppression under the mats