Step 1
Determine the size of the flowerbed area. Measure total square feet or estimate the size of the garden when completely planted and in bloom.
Step 2
Decide on what type of weed mat barrier will best suite the needs of the project. Some use mulches, whether organic or plastic. These alternatives also allow for rainwater to pass more effectively.
Step 3
Remove as much debris and weeds as possible from the flowerbed site. Use hand cultivators or walk behind tillers if the area is relatively small. Any project over half an acre should be professionally cleared of all weeds.
Step 4
Use environmentally-friendly, organic weed control mats to help soil conditions. Some weed mats have pesticides and herbicides imbedded in them that leach into the soil and into the water table. Organic mats simply kill weeds underneath them and actually condition the soil favorably.
Step 5
Arrange the matting in and around existing plants that will be kept. Do not cover any exposed bulbs or root balls to prevent damage to the plant.
Step 6
Stake each corner of the mat once it has been placed, cut and smoothed out over the area to be weeded. Continue placing stakes at 1-foot intervals to firmly affix the weed mat.
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