Step 4: Add Plants

It's time to add the plants! First, mark out where each plant will be. Second, use scissors or a razor blade to cut the landscaping fabric. There are two ways to do this:

   - Cut an X into the fabric, big enough for the plant to fit, and fold the

     triangles of the X under the fabric. Do this for each plant individually.

 or

   - Cut out a circle from the fabric that is big enough to fit the plant. Do this

     for each plant individually. 

Then, use a gardening shovel to dig a hole and put the plant in the ground. (Note: Occasionally, you need to loosen the roots of the plants before placing it inside the ground. To do this, move the roots with your fingers; it is alright if you break some roots during this process. This will help the plant's roots to spread out and absorb more nutrients)

Cover the plant's roots with the soil that was in the hole. In addition, push the plant and soil into the ground to ensure it is secure and doesn't come out.