I would like to use river rock around the flowering bushes and small evergreen bushes in a bed. Must I use a cloth barrier under

Question

the rock? Or, would I be better off without the additional cloth? I live in the Midwest.

Answer 1

You really don't need the landscape fabric. Read this article and see if you still want to use rock. It can dry out your soil and heat up your plants.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-river-rock-mulch-in-gardens.htm