Kevin Miller wrote:

Poll: Do you use landscape fabric in your perennial beds?

No. Weed cloth or landscape fabric is best used only for preparing
paths and walkways or other porously paved surfaces. It is a waste of
time and money when used in any type of planting beds. It doesn't work
to control weeds in these situations and it is a pain to try and work
around/through. Mulching is a far better method of weed control in
planting beds.

pam - gardengal