The tucking method !!! GENIUS !!!

Thanks, Ryan M! This is exactly what I needed. I have an area in the backyard that I'm clearing out mulch to replace with river rocks. The plastic will prevent weeds and keep my rocks and my little dogs clean. I have no plants in that area so not an issue. The cobble rock colors are beautiful! Thank you for showing and appreciating them!

@RyanMOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment and watching. Hoping to make some more videos like this.

That was awesome work! Thank you 😊 I’m going to do just that in my grandma’s house 🏠 gracias 😊 gracias 🙏🏼🇵🇷

I would have used the fabric weed barrier. Plastic will not allow water to have drainage. And speaking of drainage, you could have incorporated your gutter downspout into the design. But you still can if you decide to. I have alot of river rock on my landscaping and big boulders to add visual interest. Beautifully done❤

Good easy to understand video. Thanks

Omg I’m going to try this! I laid Mexican pebble Rocks with out that and definitely tired of puking little weeds.

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

Nicely done!

@RyanMOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The biggest issue I see is the bedding that he had already laid next to the house foundation. It’s not good to add plastic because the soils around and underneath the slab need moisture otherwise depending were you are at can cause foundation issues as far as cracking and shifting. It can get really experto repair FYI.

Great job .. Thanks for sharing

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

You bet.

Thanks so much this is great

Looks good mate. Greetings from Australia.

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Plastic is the worst thing you can use as a weed block if you have plants. They might survive but if you use regular weed block fabric the plants will be much better off because water and fertilizer will go through it. Since you are using rock instead of mulch it will keep a lot of the weeds away. If you use mulch on top of a weed barrier it will break down over time and be just like soil and weeds will grow from the top and work through the fabric if you don't keep up with weeding.

Never use plastic, especially around trees, it can mold and kill tree roots, use a high quality fabric, it's a little costly, but not too bad, it stops weeds, let's water through, and the dirt breathe. Otherwise, looks good.

@liadjsus743

2 жыл бұрын

What type of hight quality fabric do you recommend? And where do i get it? Sorry for asking. Im trying to do a project, my first time

@markbrinton6790

2 жыл бұрын

@@liadjsus743 just weed block fabric. It just needs to let water through, and the dirt breathe. And the heavier gauge the better. Just Google it, just don't use plastic solid membrane, or the like.

@mikef2811

2 жыл бұрын

If I am just doing a rock garden, no plants...can I just use plastic weed blocker?

@indimusiq

2 жыл бұрын

You read my mind😄.. what's he thinking 🤔 🥴.. I saw a video where they used newspapers.. I thought that was a good alternative too. Excellent response! Thanks for sharing

@markbrinton6790

2 жыл бұрын

@@indimusiq cardboard also works well, although that's more for when using mulch instead of rocks, but yes that would work too. Both with break down eventually and cause no issues.

Bad idea using plastic sheet, love the idea of using cobble rock though.

I have used plastic before and sun burning through the rocks made it crumble in less than a year. The weed mesh works pretty good buy weeds still make it through but that is with soil on top. I think black cloth mesh with rocks right on top is your best bet. I have been pulling up planter boxes at my house that has had mesh Pla n'ts and very few weeds and the mesh was installed in 1961 and is still so tough I can hardly cut through it. Plastic would have been decomposed chemicals by now..........I won't use plastic except in full shade...........good luck doing that again next year or dealing with weeds.

@RyanMOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Interesting Gene! Thanks for watching!

do u have to use plastic

If starting a new rose garden would it be best to lay plastic down then dig a hole where i will plant ? Or would it be better to plant then cut holes where i think it will fit over ?

I used slices of cheese as my weed barrier. It’s more expensive but you get what you pay for.

Is there an update? Curious to see how the plants did with that plastic around it.

@RyanMOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to get some pictures on instagram account Ryan_M_Outdoors . I just published a new garden video that shows a little bit of the cobblestone. Check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/loKrl8yeiZa3crQ.html

@RyanMOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I finally posted a picture on my Instagram of how a plant looks 1 year later.

How deep do you renove the grass before putting down the plastic?

@RyanMOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emily. I try to just pull all the grass from the roots by hand as much as I can.

❤

Nice

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

No plastic. Use weed block

Thanks! Curious if the plants survived the basketball?

@RyanMOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Some have.

@RyanMOutdoors, what type of plastic are you using? I have also heard to put sand on top of the plastic? Do you suggest this? I'm getting ready to prep for gravel. Thank you

@RyanMOutdoors

14 күн бұрын

@@speltier1965 I used tar paper. Sand is a good idea too. Makes it heavier to keep weeds out.

@speltier1965

14 күн бұрын

@@RyanMOutdoorsthank you very much.

So how in the world will the plants get the water that they require?

Do you mind revealing how much were your rocks? I've been pricing out river rocks for my landscaping project

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

$800

@TeddyBear-le7ho

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanMOutdoors ok....thanks

@darrellsephus5378

9 ай бұрын

I did a 2 x 11' bed for my cactus wall. I went to the river and collected river rock. I got about six buckets full. It was a lot of work but it was free. The ranger saw me and said it was ok.

So how does the plants still get water to grow ?

@RyanMOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I make a hole in the planting and mulch around the plant.

Very nice job. I will like to know how many yards or tons they deliver you?

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was about 6 ton worth of rock.

Why do you need staples when you have thousands of pounds of stone???

What is the plastic for??

@tasharena3778

2 жыл бұрын

To keep weeds from taking over :)

Use layers of cardboard instead of plastic. It will decompose slowly, and not promote mold. Water can also seep through

@KevinHPhotography

Жыл бұрын

False, my cardboard broke down after 2 months of summer here in FL and now I have weeds growing all over my hard work.

@lynnslosson5937

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinHPhotography I live in Southern California, so I guess the humidity plays a big factor. Cardboard I put down last spring is still intact and doing its job

@KevinHPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@lynnslosson5937 Yes, I think in places where it rains a lot, cardboard won't work. I started removing one side of my work and the cardboard is pretty much nonexistent

@lynnslosson5937

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinHPhotography even multiple layers?

@KevinHPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@lynnslosson5937 I didn't try with multiple layers but I think it will break eventually especially with how much it rains here during summer. It takes a lot of work to re-do the work so this time I am going to use plastic sheeting and hopefully this controls the weeds

My question is that when it rains, the water can't seep through the plastic so won't it create a pool of water?

@melita8640

Жыл бұрын

Same thing I did today and waiting to see what happens

@georl1

Жыл бұрын

Well, I gave it a try last summer and it does work great. I use the small gravel rocks and I think I should have use larger ones. I have a chipmunk problem and as small as those little critters are, they're strong enough to move those graveled rocks. I continuously have to fill the holes they dig.

Using plastic is wrong. Use the dedicated fabrics that are out there.

Nice Vid!! I'm very disappointed in that box cutter!!

what mil plastic?

@RyanMOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was 4 mil.

@KevinHPhotography

Жыл бұрын

@@RyanMOutdoors Do you know the difference between using clear plastic or black plastic? Saw in a YT Vid that clear plastic did a better job on killing the weeds underneath it.

,ii think t is better to lay down the plastic and cut the holes for the plant to go in after it is marked where to dig the hole then last put your plant where you wanted on the spot you marked.

Do the plants get enough water through the plastic?

@caroldesarnoNeNe45

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking No...... That plastic is also bad for the worms that live in the dirt...... I like to use the landscaping paper that lets water through, weeds come up from time to time, but it's not a big deal..... I used the same size rocks this dude did...... And my plants were able to spread and multiply as well........ That Plastic Does Not work for me and my Landscaping Projects....!! Big..NO Good luck with your project...!!😊

Also plastic will kill your plants due to plastic generates heat and it being black would soak in the heat and kill the plant

I can tell your a rookie. Lots of things to mention. But better than some employees iv had lol

Why tell people not to use what they choose for THEIR project

Good Luck with that????????????????

Amateurs: no cushion on ground, knees or gloves!

You need a pad for your knees you will pay for bad knees later

@RyanMOutdoors

Ай бұрын

You are absolutely 💯 right there. Thanks for watching Pamelkeilly703!