What should I put under the deck to prevent weeds?

• <div><p>Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Nate can be trusted - he's a true business person. He lives up to the standards of calling you, showing up when he says he will, creates an environment to ensure you are not disrupted by his services during and after his work is done. He hires people to work along side him with the same level...
Nates Painting Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
Mark was excellent! He really understood what I wanted for the front yard landscaping and brought my dream to fruition. He was a quick responder and had excellent customer service. I would hire Mark again!
Mark It Off Services
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Reviewed in August 2022
Professional, excellent customer service. Extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend!
Comfort Air Systems
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Reviewed in July 2022
Great pricing, quality work and great customer service
First Due Services
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Reviewed in February 2016
New Pro responded quickly to my request for services. The salesman was very knowledgeable and professional. The workmanship is very professional. I'm happy with the finished product.
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
Was last minute before Thanksgiving and needed help. They were there the next day, on time, communicated with calls and texts, and were kind to my 88 year old mother who was there for the holidays. Top notch service. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in August 2013
The service went very good, we've used them for the last couple of years and we will continue to use them.
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

DIY solutions often lack precise formulation and distribution, potentially leading to lawn damage. Professional treatments optimize results with targeted applications.

Yes, dandelions are considered perennial, broadleaf weeds.

Adding vinegar to your lawn increases the acidity of the area, which can kill quack grass present above the ground. However, putting vinegar in your yard will also kill the grass. Unfortunately, the below-ground quack grass rhizomes remain very much alive in the presence of vinegar and will soon sprout again.

There are several ways to kill poison ivy permanently. The trick is to keep it from coming back. Herbicides and natural remedies are highly effective for killing existing poison ivy plants. However, plant and root parts left behind can easily create new sprouts that turn into full-grown plants. The only way to permanently get rid of poison ivy is to be patient and diligent until all traces of the plant are dead and gone.

Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.

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