"Mr Big" wrote in message
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Anybody any thoughts on the pros and cons of using carpet as against
weed membrane.

I am looking at buying 'new' but very cheap carpet with no foam
backing, as offcuts 12ft x 12ft are quite cheap ???

In no particular order:

Cost - Old carpet is free. Weed proof membrane is not.

When carpet rots the coloured fibres will lie everywhere.

Weed membrane can be delicate. Around here it tears in the wind and when the
local oik walks on it.

Appearance. My neighbours do not like to see black membrane but will
actually complain about old carpet
in the front garden.

HTH