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outdoor black ground cover in back yard

Ground Cover

Our high-strength ground cover fabric is engineered for professional agricultural, nursery, and landscaping use. Made from UV-stabilized polypropylene and HDPE tapes, this breathable weed barrier allows excellent water permeability while helping control erosion, suppress weeds, and reduce soil moisture loss through evaporation. Lightweight yet durable, it resists most horticultural chemicals and is easy to install across large growing areas, walkways, orchards, and greenhouse floors. Available in multiple widths, colors, and weights to support a wide range of crop production and commercial landscaping applications.

 

Types

  • Black - made of 100% polypropylene (PP) / high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tapes with UV stabilizers & markers every 12"

    • Width: from 3' to 17.5'

    • Weight: 3.25 oz/yd² to 7.97 oz/yd²

 

  • White - made of 100% polypropylene (PP) / high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tapes with UV stabilizers. Intended for indoor use with markers every 12"

    • Width: 12' & 15'

    • Weight: 3.25 oz/yd² to 7.97 oz/yd²

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Advantages

  • Excellent ventilation and water permeability

  • Easy to install

  • UV-resistant for extended service life

  • Resistant to most horticultural chemicals, sprays, and detergents

  • Helps reduce soil moisture loss through evaporation

 

Applications

  • Greenhouses (vegetables and ornamentals)

  • Fruit tree cultivation

  • Cattle sheds and agricultural structures

  • Permanent or mobile shade structures

  • Playgrounds

  • Swimming pool shade areas

  • Garden balconies

  • Front and back yards

  • Specifications

    Typical Properties

    Test Method

    Value

    Construction

    ASTM D-3775

    21 x 10

    Tensile Strength

    ASTM D-4632

    Minimum 195 lbs. x 115 lbs.

    Elongation at Break

    ASTM D-4632

    Minimum 24% x 20%

    Burst Strength (Mullens)

    ASTM D-3786

    Minimum 345 PSI

    Trap Tear

    ASTM D-4533

    Minimum 85 lbs. x 65 lbs.

    A.O.S. Standard Sieve

    ASTM D-4571

    40

    Mass Per Unit Area

    ASTM D-5261

    As Specified

    Flow Rate (Falling Head)

    ASTM D-4491

    Minimum 15 GPM/FT²

    Permeability

    ASTM D-4491

    Minimum 0.006 cm/sec

    U.V. Resistance - Strength Retained After 2500 Hours Xenon Arc

    ASTM D-4355

    Minimum 70% Strength Retention

     

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