Non-Woven Weed Control Fabric 50gsm, Black, 1m and 2m Wide, 10m to 100m Rolls

Laying a weed control fabric before you mulch or gravel a bed is the most effective way to stop weeds coming back. This 50gsm non-woven weed control fabric is a black, spunbond polypropylene sheet that blocks light from reaching the soil while letting rain and air pass through. It is light, easy to cut and quick to lay, which makes it a practical choice under bark, chippings and gravel on borders, paths and new planting. It comes in 1m and 2m widths and in roll lengths from 10m to 100m. Gardeners, landscapers, grounds teams and builders use it for borders, gravel paths, patios, new shrub beds and hedging.

Why it works

Blocks light, stops weeds

Weed seeds need light to germinate. The black fabric shuts out light at the soil surface, so most weeds below it cannot grow. Laid under mulch or gravel, it gives far better long-term weed control than mulch alone.

Lets water and air through

The fabric is non-woven and permeable. Rain and irrigation soak through to the soil and roots, and air can still reach the soil, so plants planted through it keep growing well and puddles do not sit on the surface.

Light and easy to handle

At 50gsm, the fabric is lightweight and easy to unroll, cut with scissors or a knife, and fit around plants. Cross-cut slits let you plant through it after laying.

Designed to be covered

This grade is made to sit under a covering layer. The supplier advises covering it within 24 to 48 hours of laying with bark, chippings or gravel, which protects it and gives a finished surface.

Where it's used

• Under bark mulch on shrub and perennial borders
• Under gravel paths, drives and chipping areas
• New hedging and shrub planting
• Behind retaining walls and around patios
• Allotments and vegetable plot paths

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Choose the width to suit the area. 1m wide rolls suit narrow borders, paths and rows of hedging. 2m wide rolls cover wider beds and gravel areas with fewer joins.

Then choose the length. Work out the area in square metres and allow extra for 150mm overlaps at every join. 1m x 10m covers 10 square metres, enough for a small border or path. 2m x 10m covers 20 square metres. 2m x 50m covers 100 square metres, and 1m x 100m covers 100 square metres in a long narrow run, ideal for hedging lines and long paths. The longer rolls work out cheaper per square metre for larger jobs.

Installation, use & care

Clear the ground of weeds and stones and rake it level. Unroll the fabric over the area and overlap joins by about 6 inches (150mm). Pin it down with U-pins along the edges and across the overlaps. Cut cross-shaped slits to plant through, folding the flaps back around each plant. Cover with bark, chippings or gravel within 24 to 48 hours. Keep the covering topped up so the fabric stays hidden.

FAQ

Does water drain through it?

Yes. It is permeable, so rain and irrigation pass through to the soil.

Do I need to cover it?

Yes. The supplier advises covering it with mulch or gravel within 24 to 48 hours of laying.

Are pegs included?

No. Fix it with metal U-pins, which are not included with the roll.

How much should I overlap the joins?

About 6 inches (150mm) at every join.

Ordering & delivery

Each variant is one roll, priced per roll. A minimum order of 6 rolls applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.