摘要 |
A sod comprising a root support matrix that itself comprises a mixture of soil and/or sand, and shredded carpet fragments, wherein the shredded carpet fragments are from about one-tenth percent (0.1%) to about five percent (5.0%) by weight of the matrix; and a plurality of plants growing in said root support matrix, said plants having roots entangled with said shredded carpet fragments. The shredded carpet fragments comprise a mass of entangled face yarns some of which yarns have bits of carpet backing material attached thereto, wherein at least about ninety percent (90%), and more preferably at least about ninety-five percent (95%), of the bits of carpet backing material have no one dimension greater than about one-quarter (0.25) inch.
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