Weed barriers for landscaping are a new product on the agricultural market. The main function of the cloth is to prevent weed growth and increase crop productivity. To maximize the effectiveness of the weed barrier cloth, we need to apply the correct method. The article will share 6 popular ways to use weed barrier for effective weed control.
Below are 6 ways to use weed barrier for effective weed control:
Cover each plant base
The first popular method of using weed barrier cloth is often used when planting crops in rows, with each plant at a certain distance from the neighboring plant. You can cover the soil with PE or PP cloth to prevent weeds from growing around the roots. You can cut the cloth to the size of the plant base and place it on the ground, then fix it with cloth or metal hooks. This method helps to retain moisture in the soil and protect the plant roots from the sun.
To cover each plant base, you can cut a cloth of the same size as the plant base and cover the soil layer around the plant base. If you want the cloth to be tighter, you can fix it with cloth or metal hooks. This method also helps to retain moisture in the soil and prevent water from evaporating from the soil, creating better conditions for plant growth.
Cover the entire area
The second method of using weed control mat is used in cases of planting crops on a large area such as a greenhouse or a strawberry field. You can use PE or PP cloth to cover the soil and prevent weeds from growing over the entire crop area. You need to calculate the size of the crop area and purchase enough cloth to cover it. Then, you lay the cloth on the ground and fix it with cloth or metal hooks. This method helps to retain moisture in the soil and protect the crops from pests and diseases.
The method of covering the entire area with cloth is also commonly used in greenhouses or gardens where crops like strawberries or tomatoes are grown. These crops are usually planted in interlacing rows and need to have enough space for growth. You can use PE or PP cloth of appropriate size for your crop area.
When covering the entire area with cloth, you need to calculate the size of the crop area and purchase enough cloth to cover it entirely. Then, you lay the cloth on the ground and fix it with cloth or metal hooks to keep the cloth from blowing away or moving.
This method has many benefits, including retaining moisture in the soil, reducing weed growth, and protecting crops from pests and diseases.
Covering with large mats
This large-scale covering method is often used for planting on large areas, planting horizontally, with a certain planting distance. PE or PP mats can be used, with a width corresponding to the spacing of 1m, 2m, 4m between rows of plants and different types of plants.
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If you want to cover a 1m wide mat down to the ground, you can use protective netting for each plant, cut the mat into pieces that fit each plant, then cover the soil and fix it with a mat or metal hook. Each plant will be protected by a separate mat.
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Similarly, if the distance between rows of plants is 2m, you can use protective netting for 2 plants to cut the mat into blocks with a width corresponding to the distance between 2 plants, place it on the ground and fix it. They use a mat or metal hook.
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If the distance between rows of plants is 4m, you can use a net to take 3 plants, cut the mat to the width corresponding to the distance between 3 plants, spread the mat on the ground, fix it with nails or metal hooks.
This method saves money and labor when covering the soil, while preventing weeds from growing in the soil and protecting the soil from the sun.
Covering with mats on both sides
This method is often used when you have planted trees and want to prevent weeds from growing around the trees. You use 2 covers of the same size, which can be processed into suitable sizes according to the distance between 2 rows of plants. You place each on one side of the tree line and fix it with pins or metal hooks.
This method helps prevent weeds from growing around trees and keep the soil moist, while also protecting trees from pests and diseases. If you use PE or PP mats that can resist ultraviolet rays, this method also helps reduce the impact of the sun on plants and soil.
This method is often used when the trees have been planted in rows, and two rows of trees can be covered with two mats on both sides of the rows. The mat can be resized to fit the distance between the two rows of plants. Then fix the mat with mat pins or metal hooks. This method helps prevent weeds from growing around rows of trees, protect trees from pests and diseases, and help maintain moisture in the soil.
Covering mats to prevent weeds in the middle of the path
The method of covering mats to prevent weeds in the middle of the path is usually used when you want to create a path between rows of plants or crops, to make it easier to move and harvest vehicles.
You can use PE or PP mats to cover the soil and place the plants on both sides, lift the mat to cover the ground in the middle of the path, and fix it with mat pins or metal hooks. This method helps prevent weeds from growing in the middle of the path, making it easier to move and harvest vehicles.
Where to buy reliable and affordable weed barriers?
EPP is a reputable supplier of weed barriers on the market. With many years of experience in providing this product, EPP has earned the trust of customers for many years.
EPP is confident and committed to the quality of the products we provide. You have just consulted 6 popular ways to use weed barriers. We hope you will have more information when you want to apply this method to your flower garden. For any additional advice, please contact us at the address at the end of the article.
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