Weed Barriers (Fabrics)
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Planters Paper SRM Olive 1mill Black Plastic Mulch |
Planters Paper
Planters Landscape Paper is a low cost substitute for landscape fabric, and biodegradable. It is a recycled fiber weed barrier that is 8 mil, porous black, with flexibility to hug the soil and produce strength during installation. When used under organic mulch, this product will keep weeds from growing and will allow the mulch to solidify before it degrades and disappears. It's easy to use! Weed wack the area you with to replant. Roll out the Planters Landscape Paper, overlapping the edges 3". Keep in place with stakes were necessary. With a knife or scissors, cut around rocks, trees, shrubs and to any size and shape necessary. Cut slits plantings and plant right through the paper, or gently work existing small plants up through the slits. Broadcast mulch 3" deep and irrigate as normal. This is a great way to cut costs on chemicals, time and money.
SRM Olive 1mil
A high-tech alternative to black plastic. SRM is a specially engineered brown plastic mulch designed to suppress weed growth nearly as well as black plastic while heating the soil almost as much as clear plastic. IRT allows heat producing light through and blocks out wavelengths of light that stimulate plant growth. IRT has been around for a few years and has passed thorough testing at the university level. It works especially well for melons. 1.0 mil thickness.
Black Plastic Mulch
The dependable old standby for weed suppression and heating the soil. Melon crops love it. High Density polyethylene 1mil embossed.