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Landscape Fabric Nonbiodegradable mulch Approx Avg Primary Material Recyclability Part # Product Name Thickness Weight** Color Texture Application(s) Strengths Limitations Origin Most effective weed control fabric available; permeable yet provides Requires anchoring with Woven polypropylene; Pro 5 Weed Barrier Woven; good soil moisture conservation; fabric stables or soil; backing is polyester blend- * 9739 Landscape Fabric - 35mil/889μ 6.5lb/2.9kg Flat black needle- Weed suppression lasts 5 years or more, reusable with India more costly than standard ed with polypropylene 4’ x 50’ punched proper care; great for perennials; plastic mulches striped every 12” to aid in plant alignment Most effective weed control fabric available; permeable yet provides Requires anchoring with Woven polypropylene; Pro 5 Weed Barrier Woven; good soil moisture conservation; fabric stables or soil; backing is polyester blend- * 9724 Landscape Fabric - 35mil/889μ 37lb/16.8kg Flat black needle- Weed suppression lasts 5 years or more, reusable with India more costly than standard ed with polypropylene 4’ x 250’ punched proper care; great for perennials; plastic mulches striped every 12” to aid in plant alignment Approx. 2ºF/1.1ºC less soil-warming capacity than Approx. Sustainability; labor-saving; weed poly mulch; edges may Planters Paper Mulch 5.0mil/127μ Kraft-type Weed suppression; Cellulose (paper) Biodegradable 9650 2.1lb/1kg Black suppression similar to plastic mulch; need to be secured peri- New England - 2’ x 50’ (55–60-lb paper soil warming US-made odically throughout the weight paper) season to avoid moving and tearing 2ºF/1.1ºC less soil-warm- Approx. ing capacity than poly Sustainability; labor-saving; weed Planters Paper Mulch - 5.0mil/127μ Kraft-type Weed suppression; mulch; edges may need Cellulose (paper) Biodegradable 9651 6lb/2.7kg Black suppression similar to plastic mulch; New England 4’ x 100’ (55–60-lb paper soil warming to be secured periodically US-made weight paper) throughout the seasonto avoid moving and tearing More costly than nonbi- Sustainability; labor-saving; weed odegradable polymeric Non-GMO, plant-sourced, Bio360 Biodegradable Soil warming; weed suppression similar to standard Biodegradable 9302 0.6mil/15.2μ 9.1lb/4.1kg Flat black Smooth mulch; may require time Canada compostable polyester Mulch - 4’ x 500’ suppression plastic mulch; can be used with to degrade in soil after mechanical mulch layers being tilled in More costly than nonbi- Sustainability; labor-saving; weed odegradable polymeric Non-GMO, plant-sourced, Bio360 Biodegradable Soil warming; weed suppression similar to standard Biodegradable 9560 0.6mil/15.2μ 62lb/28.1kg Flat black Smooth mulch; may require time Canada compostable polyester Mulch - 4’ x 4000’ suppression plastic mulch; can be used with to degrade in soil after mechanical mulch layers being tilled in * Some recycling centers will accept plastic mulch films for recycling. Contact your regional recycling facilities for more information. ** Can vary slightly from roll to roll.

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Page 1 May 11, 2018 8:39 AM Nonbiodegradable Mulch Landscape Fabric Approx Avg Material Recyclability Part # Product Name Thickness Weight** Color Texture Primary Application(s) Strengths Limitations Origin * Most economical; durable; easily installed; Black Mulch - Nonbiodegradable; nonper- Polyethylene 7220 1.0mil/25.4μ 25lb/11.3kg Black Smooth Weed suppression; soil warming reduces soil moisture evaporation; strong Guatemala 4’ x 50’, Smooth meable enough for double usage * Most economical; durable; easily installed; Black Mulch - Nonbiodegradable; nonper- Polyethylene 7221 1.0mil/25.4μ 36lb/16.3kg Black Smooth Weed suppression; soil warming reduces soil moisture evaporation; strong Guatemala 4’ x 100’, Smooth meable enough for double usage * Most economical; durable; easily installed; reduces soil moisture evaporation; strong Black Mulch - Nonbiodegradable; nonper- Polyethylene 7222 1.0mil/25.4μ 16lb/7.3kg Black Embossed Weed suppression; soil warming enough for double usage; embossing provides USA 4’ x 600’, Embossed meable extra stretchability for snug fit, better soil contact, and better soil warming capability * Most economical; durable; easily installed; Black Mulch - reduces soil moisture evaporation; strong Nonbiodegradable; nonper- Polyethylene 7223 4’ x 2000’, 1.0mil/25.4μ 45lb/20.4kg Black Embossed Weed suppression; soil warming enough for double usage; embossing provides USA meable Embossed extra stretchability for snug fit, better soil contact, and better soil warming capability * Most economical; durable; easily installed; Black Mulch - reduces soil moisture evaporation; strong Nonbiodegradable; nonper- Polyethylene 7224 4’ x 4000’, 1.0mil/25.4μ 85lb/38.6 Black Embossed Weed suppression; soil warming enough for double usage; embossing provides USA meable Embossed extra stretchability for snug fit, better soil contact, and better soil warming capability * Nonbiodegradable; non- Allows near-IR light to penetrate, to warm Solar Mulch - Soil warming 8–10°F/4.4–5.6°C; permeable; should be laid Polyethylene 9738 1.0mil/25.4μ 25lb/11.3kg Varied Embossed soil, but blocks penetration by visible light, to Canada 4’ x 50’ weed suppression soon after tilling the soil for prevent weed seed germination maximum weed suppression * Allows near-IR light to penetrate, to warm Nonbiodegradable; non- Solar Mulch - Soil warming 8–10°F/4.4–5.6°C; soil, but blocks penetration by visible light, to permeable; should be laid Polyethylene 9728 1.0mil/25.4μ 46lb/20.9kg Varied Embossed Canada 4’ x 2400’ weed suppression prevent weed seed germination; embossed for soon after tilling the soil for compatibility with mechanical mulch layer maximum weed suppression * Boosts yield of tomatoes and Suppresses weeds; retains moisture; reflects Nonbiodegradable; nonper- SRM Red Mulch - Polyethylene 9166 1.0mil/25.4μ 18lb/8.2 Red Smooth strawberries; soil warming far-red wavelengths, so crop canopy absorbs meable; inappropriate for Guatemala 4’ x 30’ (4–6°F/2.2–3.3°C); weed suppression more light use at higher latitudes * Boosts yield of tomatoes and Suppresses weeds; retains moisture; reflects Nonbiodegradable; nonper- SRM Red Mulch - Polyethylene 9470 1.0mil/25.4μ 36lb/16.3kg Red Smooth strawberries; soil warming far-red wavelengths, so crop canopy absorbs meable; inappropriate for Guatemala 4’ x 100’ (4–6°F/2.2–3.3°C); weed suppression more light use at higher latitudes * Boosts yield of tomatoes and Suppresses weeds; retains moisture; reflects Nonbiodegradable; nonper- SRM Red Mulch - Polyethylene 9296 1.0mil/25.4μ 14lb/1.8kg Red Smooth strawberries; soil warming far-red wavelengths, so crop canopy absorbs meable; inappropriate for Guatemala 4’ x 600’ (4–6°F/2.2–3.3°C); weed suppression more light use at higher latitudes * Boosts yield of tomatoes and Suppresses weeds; retains moisture; reflects Nonbiodegradable; nonper- SRM Red Mulch - Polyethylene 9002 1.0mil/25.4μ 65lb/29.5kg Red Smooth strawberries; soil warming far-red wavelengths, so crop canopy absorbs meable; inappropriate for Guatemala 4’ x 3000’ (4–6°F/2.2–3.3°C); weed suppression more light use at higher latitudes * Nonbiodegradable; non- White on Black Polyethylene 9005 1.0mil/25.4μ 25lb/11.3kg White/Black Embossed Soil cooling; weed suppression Good for cool-loving crops such as brassicas permeable; for use during Canada Mulch - 4’ x 50’ warm conditions * Nonbiodegradable; non- White on Black Polyethylene 9662 1.0mil/25.4μ 76lb/34.5kg White/Black Embossed Soil cooling; weed suppression Good for cool-loving crops such as brassicas permeable; for use during Canada Mulch - 4’ x 4000’ warm conditions * High-density Metallic surface; Suppresses weeds; reduces pest and disease Metallic Silver Repels insects; soil cooling Nonbiodegradable; nonper- polyethylene 9415 1.0mil/25.4μ 25lb/11.3kg black undersurface Smooth pressure; retains moisture; reflective, so crop Canada Mulch - 4’ x 50’ 2–6°F/1.1–3.3°C meable (HDPE) (co-extruded) canopy absorbs more light

* High-density Metallic surface; Suppresses weeds; reduces pest and disease Metallic Silver Repels insects; soil cooling Nonbiodegradable; nonper- polyethylene 9329 1.0mil/25.4μ 76lb/34.5kg black undersurface Smooth pressure; retains moisture; reflective, so crop Canada Mulch - 4’ x 4000’ 2–6°F/1.1–3.3°C meable (HDPE) (co-extruded) canopy absorbs more light

* Some recycling centers will accept plastic mulch films for recycling. Contact your regional recycling facilities for more information. ** Can vary slightly from roll to roll. SHOP NOW