How to Use Rock as a Ground Cover to Control Your Weeds
- 1). Lay landscape fabric over the area where you want to spread the rock ground cover. Cut slits in the fabric to fit it over existing plants, if needed. Cut excess landscape fabric with a scissors.
- 2). Spread small rocks such as gravel or crushed rock over the landscape fabric in an even layer. Use a rake to level the ground cover.
- 3). Rake the rock ground cover regularly to maintain its appearance and to remove leaves and debris. Avoid watering the rock ground cover to help deter weeds from growing through the rocks.