Is there any soil loss through the fabric over time? Do they leave behind dark circles on the concrete?
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The marks that are left I feel is directly related to your water and what's in it. I only grow on plastic, so I have not seen the impact on concrete. After my grows, there is always stuff left over under. It is usually salts and calcium. It also leaks no soil at all. Its a very tight weave.
914784
There is no soil loss through the fabric over time. The fabric will not leave dark circles on the concrete but if compost or fertilizer is mixed with the soil these agents might stain the concrete or leave circles on it. I have used these fabric pots for several years now and I'm very satisfied, they last several seasons and great to grow vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes and I've even used them to grow flowers.
1303712
I am using the mats on my cement walk, brick stairs and brick entryway landing. I have not seen any discoloration. I have not secured the mats but they are heavy and haved stayed in place without any slipping. They are very effective at melting snow!
1260067
I leave mine outside and they dry fast after being in the rain. I have the red cushions and I have been disappointed with the colorfastness of them. They appeared to have faded after only a few months in the sun. Otherwise, the furniture has been great.
1923577
I'm not a horticultural expert but I don't believe that will be the issue. Keeping then on will, a light breeze will blow them off if not secured well. I have found that if you leave them outside in the sun the UV rays in summer will destroy the fabric. I will near Sacramento and we get high heat.
1941485
I put landscaping fabric to prevent any weeds, but heavy duty fabric or even a tarp would probably keep your soils from mixing. The kit fits together nicely so you would have a flat structure to attach treated boards if you'd prefer.
948029
I've only had it for a couple months now so I can't speak about wintertime. I'm planning on leaving the frames outside year round but I am definitley going to store the cushions indoors through the winter. A note about the cushions, they stain very easily. I've left them outside in the rain a few times and dirt/leaves has turned some spots brown. I would imagine they could be washed but I haven't tried yet. I ordered a set of red cushion covers as well so hopefully those hold their color better.
1141247
I have had them for two years in shade and they have held up great. They are almost like rock, so I don't think Sun will affect them much.
74837
Mine has been sitting out on an uncovered patio for over a year now in the sun, rain and snow and yes, it has faded some.
2283487
I haven't noticed any wear from sun. It has held up very well. It was in the middle of a wide open yard and had no shade at all. It is very well made and solid.
898933
I have the turquoise version and it is not soft fabric over the back. Mine hasn't gotten very dirty and what little marks there have been have cleaned up quite easily.
1134017
I placed them outside and they have held up for a couple months now. They'll definitely fade but my dog now uses terrain feel as much as anything so they're worth using outside to get them acclimated initially
776887
First time about a week, but they stayed gone after the third or fourth pass. It is not like *ound-Up. You are not killing the soil, so it does take more effort.
1524643
I haven't had that experience with them. I've walked on lots of concrete surfaces with no damage done at all. Hope that helps!
1032904
I have had mine for over a year. I have washed the heavy duty canvas bags many times. They still look brand new. I would highly recommend this product
348667
I have had for a year looks great!!!! I just sealed with olive oil because I do not want chemicals leaching into my soil. Water beads off.
2059247
The erosion control fabric does not grow.It protects the soil and grass seed below the fabric from erosion.
1494231
Only had it outside in the weather for about four months. Has not shown any fading is occurring. Fabric is a nylon material I think.