aquachimp wrote:

It seems he is talking about a weed barrier, not fleece. As for which
way up for that... I don't think it makes much of a difference, after
all, it's often covered with bark chipping, gravel or some such, yet
somehow, I always opted for shiny side up.

And the rain goes through it, does it?

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Which of the seven heavens / Was responsible her smile /
Wouldn't be sure but attested / That, whoever it was, a god /
Worth kneeling-to for a while / Had tabernacled and rested.