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Garden Mats and Their Benefits

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  Garden mats are every gardener’s choice for several reasons. They offer many benefits. Obstructing weed growth Garden mats block out sunlight to prevent weeds from growing. As it happens, you have to spend much less time weeding. You have much more time enjoying life and doing other important things. Nutrient-robbing weeds will no longer disturb you or the useful plants. Let air and water through for plant growth Low-quality plastic weed barriers can slow weed growth, but they also prevent air and water reaching the plant roots. However, garden mats are useful as they block weeds but let the nourishment in the form of air and water reach the plant root, facilitating productive growth. Moderate soil temperature Maintaining a moderate soil temperature during summers becomes easier with garden mats. Garden mats also protect the soil from spike and drops in temperature, promoting healthy plant growth. Prevents erosion Too much rain can impact soil by causing erosion ...

Main types of landscaping fabrics and advantages

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Landscaping fabric helps in stabilizing soil, retain moisture, minimize weeding, protection from sudden weather change, and create a neat aesthetic for garden and lawn. Material matters the most, when it comes to selecting a landscape fabric. Picking the right fabric for your garden or lawn project could have many benefits to reap. Two common types of landscaping fabrics are- Woven fabrics Woven landscaping fabric is most commonly used as a weed control fabric. It is generally made of linen or polypropylene fabric material. They are semi-permeable allowing both water and nutrients to seep through the earth. Woven fabrics are best suited for weed control application. Non-woven fabrics Non-woven fabric is also known as spun-bonded fabric; they are commonly made of polypropylene and polyester. These fabrics are less permeable as compared to woven fabrics hence; prevent water and nutrient from getting to the soil below. Non-woven fabrics offer great stability. Benefits of land...

Sediment Control Fence: Why Should You Have It?

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While building materials, digging and construction are simply unavoidable, people can follow practices to prevent the waste construction materials from reaching waterways and cause pollution. It’s a moral responsibility and also a law. The practice is called sediment control and it is essential to prevent pollution and damage in the form of damage to aquatic life, blocking stormwater pipes, and others. Sedimentation control techniques serve many purposes: ·          To prevent material stockpiles from discharging sediment ·          To divert contaminated water and waste away from work area ·       To minimize environmental damages in the form of erosion by ensuring stabilization of disturbed surfaces ·          To save the habitats of plants and animals that can be affected by erosion This is why the use of sedimentcontrol fences ...

Professional Tips for Using the Woven Fabric for Landscape Right

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  Even those who are not a big fan of landscape fabric would agree to use it as a practical tool in select circumstances. In case if you are still thinking whether to opt for it or have made a choice of using woven fabric , here are some professional tips to help you:   Amendments to the soil As you might be aware, once the fabric has covered the soil, no organic matter or compost is going to reach the soil until you take the fabric out. The organic matter and compost is essential to keep the nutritional content of soil balanced for better root growth. So adding composted manure to the soil before putting on the fabric would be great for the growth of the plant you will be planting. Work on the soil surface Soil should be worked well. Means any clods must be broken with the help of a right tool to create a smooth surface so that there’s no steep cliff or valley, and no rough bumps. Bumps will cause the fabric to slide off of the soil. Smooth the soil before putting t...