What’s the usage of non woven fabric landscape?
Here are some common uses of non-woven fabric in landscaping and gardening:
1.Weed barriers – Laid underneath mulch or gravel, they block weeds from growing while still allowing water/air flow to soil. Made from polypropylene or coir.
2.Erosion control – Biodegradable mats made of wood fibers, straw, or coconut help stabilize soil and capture seeds on slopes.
3.Drainage – Geotextiles allow water to penetrate but filter out fine soil particles, preventing erosion around culverts, French drains etc.
4.Mulch – Some non-woven fabric mulches, like pine straw mats, act as a pre-formed mulch barrier that lasts 1-2 years.
5.Water harvesting – Fabrics catch and filter rainwater, guiding it into storage areas or cisterns for landscape irrigation.
6.Seed starters – Seedlings can be started directly in peat moss mats or plug strips for easy transplanting into beds.
7.Plant protection – Row covers and mini hoop house materials protect young plants from pests, frost or sun scald during establishment.
8.Tree shelters – Permeable wraps around tree trunks prevent rodent/deer damage while tapering sunlight and wind.
9.Paths – Durable non-woven mats provide a stable, porous surface under landscaping fabric or mulch pathways.
The breathability, longevity and installation properties of non-woven fabrics make them suitable for a wide range of tasks in sustainable landscape design.
