摘要 |
A biodegradable mat promotes growth and health of vegetation. The mat includes a plurality of biodegradable fibers weaved into a mat sized and shaped for placement adjacent vegetation. At least one of a fertilizer and an herbicide are broadcast spread on the mat. A bittering agent is adhered to the mat, which also serves to adhere the fertilizer and/or herbicide to the mat. The resulting construction retains moisture, releases fertilizer, blocks soils from weed seeds, kills emergent weeds below the mat, and resists foraging by deer and rodents. The mat is easy to transport and handle, and installation requires considerably less labor than conventional mulch.
|