For many gardeners, landscaping fabric seems like an obvious addition to their horticultural arsenal. Additionally, working with landscaping fabric can be difficult, especially if you want to remove or adjust previously installed sections. Luckily, there are various alternatives to using this fabric, including an extremely common lawn scrap most folks are likely to have in abundance: grass clippings. Grass clippings are a versatile, free option to use anywhere you would otherwise add landscaping fabric or mulch. With the average pack of landscape fabric going for $15 or more, it's almost hard to believe you can get the same benefits from something that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill.