Grower's Solution Black Plastic Mulch 4ft. X 100ft. 1.0 Mil Embossed

I have used this type of plastic mulch for more than 20 years. It keeps weed seeds out, and moisture in, greatly reducing the effort and expense needed to grow my vegetable garden. I know that using plant derived mulches would be better for the environment. However, as I approach 80 and my strength fails, I need the help I get from these thin plastic mulches.

For some reason, I thought this had pre-cut holes. I guess from the photo, but, I should have asked that question before purchasing. I am keeping it, because it is lightweight and I really needed it. So far, so good with weed control. I did have a little trouble laying it down, so, better for a two person job.

I have a friend who manages a small farm and he use this type of dark plastic on his tomatoes. Agriculture plastic is thin and also stretched a bit you do not want heavy construction grade or I should say it is not needed and harder to work with. I bought this and it is exactly the same stuff.

Absolute garbage! Thin as all get out, when you put a stake in it rips, when you unfold it, it rips, when you open it, it rips. Not as wide as it says it is. Trash bags are thicker than this thing. Literally paper thin doesn’t hold up. Returned the same day as we got it.

My garden has been low maintenance with the weeds, but the description says water will penetrate. Have not found this to be the case. I have had to cut some holes to drain the water into the plants and in those areas I have to watch for the weeds & grasses. But the garden looks neat and the weeds have been kept away, so it works in that aspect and is worth the trouble to put down. I work my little farm alone, so I do not have time to weed. I put some drip lines underneath the plastic and that has helped tremendously, next year I will put the drip lines down first, then the plastic and see if that works more efficiently.

Have been using this product for several weeks now. It definitely eliminates weeding and is holding up well.

Beware, this product is tissue paper thin. This is much thinner than the plastic you could buy at Home Depot or Walmart and costs considerably more. I will not be purchasing again.

Great for weed control. A little difficult to work with and you definatley need ground staples to secure as you move along. Careful footing when walking on it because it can slip on the ground beneath due to all the moisture retained. Minimal weeding achieved.