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    • Landscape Fabrics
      • Residential Fabric
        • 20-Year Weed-Shield® Premium
        • 10-Year Weed-Shield® with 1 ft. E-Z Grid
        • 5-Year Weed-Shield® with 1 ft. E-Z Grid
        • Weed-Shield® Ant & Termite
        • Path, Patio & Playground Underlayment
        • Weed Control®
      • Commercial Fabric
        • ProWeed-X®
        • Pro-Shield®
        • Pro-Shield® II Recycled
        • Pro-Shield® Spun2
        • Pro-Shield® Spun 3
        • Pro-Shield® Woven 3
        • Pro-Shield® Woven 5
      • Installation Accessories
        • Garden Staples 20-Pack
        • Commercial Garden Staples
        • Reusable Garden Pegs
        • Biodegradable Garden Pegs
    • Netting/Fencing
      • Bird-X® Netting
      • Deer-X® Netting
      • Pond and Pool Netting
      • Plastic Fencing
    • Scarecrow Devices
      • Hand Painted Owls
        • SOL-R Action Owl™ Natural Scarecrow Device
        • Rotating-Head Owl
        • Great Horned Owl
      • Inflatables
        • Natural Enemy Scarecrow® Inflatable Snake
        • Natural Enemy Scarecrow® Inflatable Owl
        • Guard’n Eyes™
      • Holographic Scare Tape™
    • Garden Growing Aids
      • Trellis Netting
      • Season Starter™
      • RED Tomato Tray™
      • GARD’N Paper™ Seasonal Garden and Landscape Mulch
      • Better Reds™ Red Mulch Film
    • Tree and Outdoor Plant Care
      • Tree Care
        • Tree Wrap
        • Spiral Tree Guard
        • Mow-Over Tree Stake Kit
        • Tree Guard
      • Plant Care
        • Plant Markers
        • Stretch Tie
        • Twist Tie with Cutter
        • Dalen Kwik Grips™ Plant Ties
        • Soft Plant Ties
        • Rain Gauge
        • Jute Twine
    • Frost Protection/Seed Germination Covers
      • GARD’N Dome™
      • Harvest-Guard®
      • Harvest-Guard® Plant Protection Bag™
      • 100% Natural Burlap
      • GARD’N Cone™
      • Grass Fast®
    • Edging & Borders
      • HammerEdge™
      • StoneWall Border™
  • How To Install
  • FAQs
    • General Questions
      • What product categories does Dalen sell?
      • How do I find product information?
      • Does Dalen sell products either direct or online?
      • Does Dalen sell in bulk quantities?
      • Where are Dalen’s products made?
      • Where is Dalen located?
      • How do I contact Dalen?
      • What is the company’s warranty/refund/replacement policy?
      • Is Dalen a public or privately-held company?
      • What are Dalen’s employment practices?
    • Landscape Fabric
      • General Questions
        • What is landscape fabric?
        • Why should I use landscape fabric?
        • How will using landscape fabric save me time?
        • What is the ‘wrong landscape fabric’?
        • How does landscape fabric stop weeds?
        • The holes in the fabric don’t seem big enough for water to penetrate. Wouldn’t it be better if it were more open to let more water through?
        • What kind of mulch should I use?
        • Can I use marble rocks or pebbles?
        • How thick should the mulch be?
        • Can I use topsoil to cover the fabric?
        • How do I install landscape fabric?
        • How do I hold the fabric in place?
        • Do I have to cover the landscape fabric once I’ve put it on the ground?
        • Can I use the fabrics on slopes? Won’t the mulch just slide off the slick surface?
        • Can landscape fabric be used for growing vegetables in an organic garden?
        • Can landscape fabrics be used with perennial flowers?
        • Can landscape fabrics be used with ground covers?
        • I have installed the fabric as instructed, and after a few days I have weeds coming through the fabric. Is there something wrong with the fabric?
        • The previous answer says I have to do something to get rid of weeds coming through. Why is that?
      • Homeowner Landscape Fabric (Product-Specific Questions)
      • Which side faces up on Weed-X and 20-Year Weed-Shield materials?
      • How long does it take for water to reach the soil once the Weed-X / 20-Year Weed-Shield material is covered?
      • When I put Weed-X or 20-Year Weed-Shield over a cup and pour water on it, why doesn’t it go through?
      • What is the main difference between regular landscape fabric and commercial landscape fabric?
      • When should I use a commercial landscape fabric?
      • What is the best material for controlling weeds in landscaped areas?
      • Is it necessary to use Garden Staples or Pegs when installing fabric?
      • What is the difference between Staples and Pegs?
      • How many do I need to use for my project?
      • Why use Weed-Shield Ant & Termite instead of regular Weed-X or a different landscape fabric?
      • Where should I use Weed-Shield Ant & Termite?
      • How do ants and termites normally damage other landscape fabric materials?
      • The product label says not to use it in vegetable gardens or agriculture. Why not?
      • Is the chemical harmful to the environment?
      • Why can’t this product be used around ponds or water gardens?
      • Why does this product have to be covered with a 1″ – 2″ layer of mulch for it to remain effective?
      • Why do I only use 1″ to 2″ of mulch while others recommend about 3″ to 4″ of mulch?
    • Scarecrow Devices
      • Are there general guidelines to be followed that help all scarecrow devices work better?
      • What types of scarecrow devices might work?
      • How does the molded Great Horned Owl scare birds? Does it work on other animals?
      • Does it work on all birds?
      • How large an area does it cover?
      • How and where do you mount it?
      • Where is the hanger for it?
      • How do you weight down the Great Horned Owl? Can you fill it with water?
      • How do you weight down the Rotating-Head Owl?
      • How do you weight down the owl so it doesn’t tip over?
    • Netting / Fencing
      • How long will netting last?
      • Will Plastic Fencing or Netting keep rabbits out of my garden?
      • How do I install Bird-X? netting?
      • What do I do if a bird should get caught in the netting?
      • What is the best method of using Deer-X? netting to protect my shrubs and trees?
      • Why is a slanted fence a good idea?
      • How can such a light net such as Deer-X? deter such a large animal?
      • What’s different about Pond & Pool Netting?
      • How high should the bottom of the net be from the ground?
      • How can Plastic Fencing be used?
      • How is Plastic Fencing held up?
      • How long can Plastic Fencing be used?
      • How long will the white decorative fence products last in full sun?
      • How long will the white decorative fence products last in full sun?
    • Frost Protection / Seed Germination Covers
      • How do you use Harvest Guard?
      • Can I use Harvest Guard for spot seeding and repairing damaged areas?
      • What are the benefits of Harvest Guard over straw?
      • I followed the instructions, but now I see the young grass sprouts coming through the Harvest Guard. Shouldn’t they be underneath, and won’t they be pulled up when I remove the material?
      • What can Tomato Tray (Automator) do for me?
      • Does Harvest Guard cost more than straw and is it worth the cost?
      • How do you hold Harvest Guard in place?
      • How often do you water the grass seed?
      • What is Harvest Guard used for? What are the benefits?
      • If it keeps insects off, what about pollinating insects?
      • Can you double layer Harvest Guard for added protection against frost?
    • Garden Growing Aids
      • Why should I use Better Reds Red Mulch Film?
      • What other benefits does Better Reds provide?
      • How does Season Starter extend the growing season?
      • How many seasons can Tomato Tray last?
      • How do I get that big plant through that little hole in the Tomato Tray?
      • I’ve used a product called Automator in the past – is it the same thing?
      • How do I get that big plant through the center hole in the Red Tomato Tray?
      • How long will Trellis Netting last?
      • How can Trellis Netting be used?
      • How is Trellis Netting held up?
    • Tree / Plant Care
      • Why should I stake my trees?
      • Why is the Mow-Over Tree Stake Kit better and easier to use than other tree stakes?
      • Should the tree ropes be pulled tight?
      • What do I do if the wood splits?
      • Why use Tree Wrap?
      • When should Tree Wrap be removed?
      • Why use Tree Guard?
      • When should Tree Guard be removed?
    • Borders
      • What is this trend called “the Outdoor Room” all about?
      • How do I know what is the right amount of edging, statuary, etc. to use in my yard without it appearing like “too much”?
      • How do I install HammerEdge edging?
      • Can you use a regular hammer to pound in HammerEdge?
      • My ground is so hard that it is a major job to hammer these pieces in. Isn’t there an easier way?
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