I was looking for a durable and sturdy weed barrier that could stand up for a lot of foot traffic and this product excelled at both.Staking the barrier to the ground was very easy due to the woven design.To secure the barrier for strong winds I bought 9 gauge wire and cut 1.5' pieces and bent them over a 2" board and the barrier has not moved or ripped.To create openings in the fabric just use a cheap butane burner and it's done in a second and it's made even easier to make your garden look nice since the fabric has guide lines on them.