Carlos M. Sarria;Blair K. Blacker;Richard A. Holloway;Phillip A. McCrory;Maurice L. Hanson, Jr.
发明人:
Phillip A. McCrory,Richard A. Holloway,Blair K. Blacker,Maurice L. Hanson, Jr.,Carlos M. Sarria
申请号：
US11033024
公开号：
US08281516B2
申请日:
2005.01.11
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
An all-natural fiber biodegradable generally planar mat for use in the germination, growth enhancement and propagation of plants and trees and the suppression of weed growth is provided. The present invention comprises a generally planer layer of at least one or a combination of natural fibers including, but not limited to, human hair, animal hair, coconut fiber, seaweed, kelp, cotton, corn silk and peat moss, and alternatively may incorporate a plurality of man-made fibers. Such mat may be constructed using needle punching, hydro-entanglement, or aero-entanglement. The generally planar mat in a wide variety of constructions is used in various methodologies of promoting seed germination, root growth, spot growth on existing plantings, landscaping under-laminate, soil additive, and as a weed control and pest deterrent in the horticultural field. Within such context, the present invention is useful for the retention of moisture and both the active and passive fertilization of the plant(s) with which it is associated either under, within or on the surface of the soil.
