LoessHillsArcher
PMA Member
We are going to use 3'x3' weedmats for our tree/shrub planting as our primary action for weedcontrol. The area we are planting it isn't possible to get a 4 wheeler or tractor on so applying herbicide by hand to the few acres would be a daunting task to do a couple times a year for the next 3+ yrs.
My question is does anyone have any suggestions to tacking down the mats? We plan on using a 6" ground staple in each corner and a couple around the base of the plant to tack down the middle. I guess some people said they had problems with the mats getting torn by wind, has anyone tried putting something on top of the mat to keep it weighed down? I was thinking dirt, some log cuttings, etc? Any tips are appreciated!
My question is does anyone have any suggestions to tacking down the mats? We plan on using a 6" ground staple in each corner and a couple around the base of the plant to tack down the middle. I guess some people said they had problems with the mats getting torn by wind, has anyone tried putting something on top of the mat to keep it weighed down? I was thinking dirt, some log cuttings, etc? Any tips are appreciated!