Weed barrier

Abstract

A fence liner, for placement on the ground to prevent the growth of plant material underneath a fence, is disclosed. The fence liner has a fixed width and a length that can either be cut to cover a desired area or fixed lengths of the fence liner can be used together to cover a given area. The fence liner includes a top portion, a bottom portion and two reinforced edge sections running the length of the fence liner and contacting the ground. In one embodiment, two or more support sections are provided; the two or more support sections formed along the length of the fence liner. A base of each of the support section contacts the ground, the fence liner includes one or more tab connection areas, which are used to connect two lengths of the fence liner.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A liner to prevent the growth of plant material in the area underneath the liner, the liner comprising a section of material having a continuous top surface and one or more connection areas formed on a bottom surface of the liner.  
     
     
         2 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the continuous top surface comprises a continuous curved top surface.  
     
     
         3 . The liner of  claim 1  further comprising a pair of reinforced edge section formed on each of a long side of the liner.  
     
     
         4 . The liner of  claim 3  further comprising two or more support sections formed on a bottom portion of the liner between the reinforced edge sections.  
     
     
         5 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein has a pattern printed on a top surface.  
     
     
         6 . The liner of  claim 4  wherein the connection areas are formed by spaces between the support sections and the reinforced edge sections.  
     
     
         7 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the liner is placed under a fence such that a first portion of the liner is located on a first side of the fence and a second portion of the liner is located on a second side of the fence.  
     
     
         8 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein the liner is manufactured from an opaque plastic material using an extrusion process.  
     
     
         9 . The liner of  claim 1  wherein a first portion of the liner is placed along a vertical surface and a second portion is placed along the ground.  
     
     
         10 . The liner of  claim 6  wherein a first section of liner is secured to a second section of liner using a tab connector inserted into the connection area of the first section of liner and the connection are of the second section of liner.  
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for preventing the growth of weeds by blocking sun and water to an area underneath the apparatus comprising: 
 an opaque strip of material having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion dividing the strip of material along a length of the strip of material, the strip of material having a continuous top surface.    
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  further comprising a bottom portion including at least a pair of support sections running the length of the apparatus, a portion of each of at least a pair of support sections contacting the ground.  
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the first portion is affixed to a wall and the second portion is placed on the ground.  
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the apparatus is placed under a fence such that the first portion and the second portion are on either side of the fence.  
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the top portion has a pattern printed on top.  
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the apparatus comprises a first reinforced side section formed along a side of the first portion and a second reinforced side section formed along a side of the second section.  
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16  further comprising a first connection area defined by the area between the first reinforced side section and one of the at least a pair of support sections and a second connection area defined by the area between the second reinforced side section and another of one of the at least a pair of support sections.  
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the opaque strip of material is manufactured from a waterproof material.  
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17  wherein part of at least one connector is inserted into the first connection area of a first apparatus and a first connection area of a second apparatus to secure the first and second apparatuses together.  
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19  wherein the apparatus is secured to the ground using a plurality of pins, the pins securing at least one connector to the ground.  
     
     
         21 . A wall protection barrier comprising: 
 a first portion operable to contact a vertical surface of a wall; and    a second portion wherein at least a portion of the second portion contacts a horizontal surface when the first portion contacts the vertical surface, the second portion preventing the growth of plant material underneath the second portion.    
     
     
         22 . The barrier of  claim 21  wherein the second portion includes a reinforced section to protect against damage from cutting or impacts.  
     
     
         23 . The barrier of  claim 21  wherein the first portion and second portion are manufactured from an opaque plastic.  
     
     
         24 . The barrier of  claim 23  wherein the barrier is manufactured using an extrusion process.  
     
     
         25 . The barrier of  claim 21  wherein the first portion and second portion further comprise a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion of the first portion having a pattern to match the vertical surface.  
     
     
         26 . The barrier of  claim 21  wherein the barrier is manufactured with an obtuse angle between the first portion and the second portion such that when the barrier is placed against the vertical surface and horizontal surface, a spring tension in the barrier secures the barrier to the vertical surface and the horizontal surface.  
     
     
         27 . The barrier of  claim 21  when the obtuse angle is approximately one hundred and five degrees.  
     
     
         28 . The barrier of  claim 21  further comprises a tab connection area formed on the second portion.  
     
     
         29 . A weed barrier for use under a fence having at least one fence panel secured between fence posts, the weed barrier comprising a strip of opaque material having a top surface and a bottom surface, the strip of opaque material having a continuous cross-section to prevent the collection water on the top of the strip.  
     
     
         30 . The weed barrier of  claim 29  further comprising a pair of reinforced side sections, each reinforced side section located on a side of the weed barrier.  
     
     
         31 . The weed barrier of  claim 29  further comprising one or more support sections attached to the bottom surface of the strip, a portion of the one or more support sections contacting the ground to support the strip.