A tarp to prevent weeds from growing.

Widely used in organic farming, black weed control fabric makes it easy to combat weeds. By laying the weed control fabric on the desired surface, the lack of light will cause weeds to die within 3 to 4 weeks under ideal conditions. The black tarp allows the soil to warm up faster and maintain soil moisture, which will activate microorganisms responsible for the decomposition of organic matter.

Smother weeds with a black tarp

Using weed control fabric is also an excellent way to prevent weeds on a plot or garden that is not in production. Laid in the fall after harvest, the black weed control fabric will warm the soil faster in the spring and eliminate weeding work.