Advantages of using agrotextiles
durable, easy to apply
environmentally friendly
high water and air permeability
maintains proper soil moisture
does not inhibit the penetration of fertilizers into the soil
stops weed growth
protects against bacteria
resistant to fungi and molds
chemically neutral to the soil
high resistance to UV radiation
examples of agrotextile applications
for weed suppression in nurseries, horticulture, horticulture
for mulching trees, crops, ornamental shrubs, flowers
for protection against soil pests
in establishing gardens
at points of sale of ornamental trees and shrubs