Does this need to be covered (e.g. with mulch) or can it be left exposed to the sun? Will it degrade with sun exposure?
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I use mine in my vegetable garden to reduce weeds and it gives me a path to walk on. I love it. It lastsa lot longer than any black mulch I've boughtI do not cover mine up but would if I was using it in landscaping.
465118
All ground cover degrades over time. I placed this ground cover under two raised garden beds with two feet on each side exposed and uncovered since July, 2013. I have not noticed any deterioration. However, if you want to extend the potential life of this product, I would cover it with gorrilla hair, pepples or gravel.
1722351
Not sure if you are putting it in full sun. Mine is in partial shade. So always nice, not too hot.
1782103
It can be left as is, and eventually it will weather to a lovely gray just like redwood and cedar lawn furniture do. Mine hasn't changed any since last summer and I won't stain or seal mine as you are growing your food in them and you don't want chemicals to leach into your soil and plants.
613580
Yes it can be left outside. I actually bought a cover for it to protect it more from the elements and I also stained it
597013
I assume you mean the outside. It doesn't get dirty from use but it will from sitting in your yard if it isn't covered. It's easy to wash off and a cover will help keep it clean.
1235351
Definitely not. I wouldn't leave it out if it was exposed to rain or even regular amounts of sun. Easily remove from two hooks (you buy at home depot for $1-2) in a few seconds. Note: put this an extra 6-12 inches high, as it streaches after a little use. It's a good deal.
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I would not use it outside. It is light colored and would likely not last if it were kept outside unless it was covered every night to protect it from weather.
497161
We have ours outside but undercover. The padding has faded from sun exposure but otherwise it is fine. I wouldn't leave it too exposed though.
77154
Hi Donna - I am not certain. Mine are full sun on a fence and are growing like mad. I would say in about another 2 years, my entire fence will be covered. I would attach a picture but I don't see the option to do so here.
33019
Yes, it will probably be fine. It may take a bit longer for things to decompose. Mine gets barely any sun at all.
2034510
We rubbed it with Teak oil and left it on our covered porch. No problem with that. Exposed in the open? Don't know about that.
1530563
No, the cover did not fade from the sun. It is an excellent cover. I'm glad I purchased this item.
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Ours is on a covered porch outside. So it gets direct evening sun and wind blown rain. It is meant for outside use, but if you have it in a completely unprotected area where it is always exposed to the elements it would deteriorate faster. Think of hanging natural fiber string outside. If its a wet climate, mold and fungus could grow on it and weaken it. I would keep it a bit protected. I have never washed mine, they seem to always look nice as they age.
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I use it outside but cover with a wood cabinet ( stained ). I think it is ok for this under the rain but I am afraid it expose to the Sun ( UV ) too much and make the plastic crack.
560011
We use this on gourds that have pen drawings on them. I don't believe it has any real UV protection so protecting from sunlight will still be important. The colors have stayed true for 1.5 years.
1525213
It appears to be mostly synthetic...ours is outdoors and although it is not that old it seems to be holding up well to the elements and our use so far,as with anything outside I am sure that the sun will eventually fade/discolor it.
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yes, we leave it outdoors all summer, w/ no problems. It has a good finish and does not rust -- although if you were to "rock" it on a stone/concrete/brick patio, the coating would erode.we made a quick cover out of some plastic packaging to keep the leaves/detritus from collecting in the "lounging" area - that was the only fail in the design -- realistically, there is no way a "hole" could have been placed in the sit-upon area w/o destroying the integrity.