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Weed Barrier Under Lawn Won't Stop Tree Seedlings

Landscape fabric under sod blocks weeds from below, but acorns and maple seeds germinate on top and root through. Physical barriers don't stop aerial seeding. Hand-pull seedlings or use pre-emergent in beds.

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