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Heavy Duty Landscape Fabric - Weed Barrier - 6' x 250' - 4 oz
Model: FPP1V 06250
Brand: SRW
Series: Pro Plus IV
Size: 6' x 250'
Square Feet Per Roll: 1,503
Material Lifespan: 20 years
PRO PLUS IV - 20 YR
Pro Plus IV is a double-sided or "capped" geotextile made of both woven and non-woven polypropylene fabrics, needle-punched together with plant lines every 12 inches for easy plant alignment.
Benefits
- Strength of a woven,
- Permittivity of a non-woven
- Weed control
- Planting stripes make spacing quick and easy
- Retains moisture for plant health
Applications
- Soil/landscape stabilization
- Weed barrier under landscape beds, gardens, decks, patios and sidewalks
Product Resources:
 Brochure
Spec Sheet
Instructions
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Features
A Complete Guide to Pro Plus IV – Heavy Duty Landscape Fabric
Pro Plus IV is a high-performance landscape fabric designed for long-term weed suppression and soil stabilization. Engineered as a "capped" geotextile, it combines woven strength with non-woven permeability. This makes it ideal for garden beds, patios, walkways, and any landscape area requiring a durable weed barrier that supports healthy plant growth.
Pulling Weeds from Garden Bed
The construction of Pro Plus IV includes needle-punched layers of polypropylene—both woven and non-woven. This hybrid design ensures exceptional tear strength and resistance to punctures, while still allowing water and air to reach the root zone. The result is a breathable yet tough barrier that stays effective for up to 20 years in the field.
One of its standout features is the plant alignment stripes, spaced every 12 inches. These visual guides make it easy to line up flowers, shrubs, or vegetables for a neat and evenly spaced garden layout.
Weed-Free Garden with Fabric
Once installed, the fabric blocks sunlight to prevent weed germination while still allowing moisture and nutrients to flow through. Unlike plastic sheeting, it retains just enough soil moisture to benefit plant health—particularly during hot, dry seasons.
Common applications include:
- Weed barrier beneath mulch in planting beds
- Under gravel patios and walkways
- Below decking to prevent unwanted growth
- Soil stabilization under decorative rock
Clearing Garden Bed of Weeds
Installation is straightforward: clear the area, level the soil, unroll the Pro Plus IV fabric with the stripes facing up, and secure it using landscape staples. You can cut openings where needed for new plantings, irrigation, or fixtures. The fabric can be topped with mulch, gravel, or decorative stone to integrate seamlessly into your landscape.
This long-lasting performance makes it an ideal solution for both commercial landscapers and DIY homeowners.
Case Study: Patio Landscaping in Phoenix, AZ
A homeowner in Phoenix was tired of constantly battling weeds around a xeriscaped patio area. After trying standard weed barriers that degraded in under two years, they upgraded to Pro Plus IV.
The fabric was installed beneath decorative gravel and extended under planters and pathway borders. Thanks to the planting stripes, they were able to evenly space drought-tolerant plants like agave and red yucca without measuring tools. Eighteen months later, the site remains weed-free, even through monsoon season rains. The added moisture retention has also helped reduce watering needs by nearly 30%.
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