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  Richard Gadsby December 3, 2015 at 8:24pm

  Would they not get mouldy/ dirty very quickly?
  It's an interesting idea but I'd probably say pay a gardener to keep the weeds down instead:-)
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    Judi Samuels Garden Design > Richard Gadsby December 4, 2015 at 7:22am

    Hi Richard,

    Thanks for your comment. Because the field is mostly grassland and one side of the garden has a large brick raised planter to it the soil doesn't appear to move much. Perhaps I should just get one panel made up and leave it in situ to see what happens?

    Cheers

    Judi..
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      Richard Gadsby > Judi Samuels Garden Design December 4, 2015 at 8:15am

      Maybe it would be OK for dirt then mould could still be an issue unless the panels are treated in some way. But if it's grassland/ meadow on the other side would the seeds not just dump themselves further into the garden as the wind may lift them with new barrier in place and then drop them further in.<br />
      No idea really just thinking out loud!!
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  Phil Voice December 4, 2015 at 7:31am

  Hi Judi

  I have no experience personally.

  You've probably already done some research but just in case: https://www.plexi-craft.com/acrylic-plexiglass-lucite-clear-plastic...

  "

  Does acrylic (Plexiglas® and Lucite®) yellow in the sun?

  Since the beginning of the creation of plastics, many myths have been perpetuated about the longevity of plastics, especially outside in the elements. All plastics come from petroleum and natural gas. Sunlight, especially ultraviolet radiation, has a disastrous effect on most plastics. Some plastics, like polyethylene (PE) milk jugs, degrade quickly in the sun – in a matter of months. PE can easily be recycled. Many children’s toys are made from PE and get brittle and crack when left outside. Acrylic (Plexiglas®, Lucite®, and Acrylite®) comes from natural gas and is completely inert when in solid form. American-made acrylic does NOT yellow in the sunlight. Witness the protective canopies and bubbles in the World War II bombers- they are still clear after 50 years in the sun! There are three other clear plastics that do yellow in the sun and get confused with acrylic- Styrene, PETG, and Polycarbonate. They have their respective qualities that make this an acceptable trade-off. Ask your Emco Plastics salesperson for information on all of these plastic solutions."

  http://www.emcoplastics.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions/fa...
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    Judi Samuels Garden Design > Phil Voice December 4, 2015 at 7:53am

    Hi Phil,

    Thanks very much for the web link. Shall have a read through and see what comes to light..

    Best wishes

    Judi..