one of the reasons to never use a weed mat barrier material.. is that it interferes with the free flow of moisture and air back and forth thru the soil ...

by definition.. yours is a moisture barrier ... ken

Thank you for your input!....do not want anything to grow underneath but was not sure if there were toxic stuff added. Do have raised vegetable beds in yard.

Even though you don’t want to grow anything underneath, air and water still need to pass through the barrier.

Thank you so much! I try to recycle things when able. Guess this idea is a no go.

also understand .. most weed seed is air borne ... so minutes after you lay down anything.. seed is accumulating on top ....

anyway.. you are on the right track ... its a no go ...

ken

Re cycle it to someone laying flooring. If you "need" a weed barrier, use newspaper or corrugated cardboard. It's biodegradable.

Thank you for the feedback. Appreciate all the input. Good idea to find someone laying floor...as I am following the good advice I am receiving here.