I'm most definitely going to check into that. Thanks!
I tried the cheap stuff a couple of years ago. It worked okay but you will still be pulling weeds. I'm thinking about mulching a little deeper this year.
I'm also toying with putting some raised beds in the backyard. I'm a little confused as to whether to run them north-south or east-west or if it even matters. My backyard slopes to the west, but the neighbor on the west fence line has lots of trees on his fenceline so there is deep shade on the back 1/4. Might kinda mix it up and run some N/S close to the patio and then run some shorter ones E/W deeper in the yard.
Any advice, guys??