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The Best Protection For Your Tree Seedlings

Keeps Weeds Out
Give seedlings a fighting chance with a VisPore Tree Mat. Our mat measures nine square feet and keeps weeds from threatening your new trees. It blocks 92% of the sunlight to kill existing weeds and grasses. Its black material also radiates heat to the soil to kill and stop new weed and grass shoots from growing for over three years.

Encourages faster growth
By controlling weeds, each, seedling can access all the water, minerals and nutrients available in the soil. It doesn't have to compete with weeds and grasses. And the warmer temperature generated in the soil beneath our mat creates an ideal environment for root growth. This all works to help seedlings grow healthier and faster.

Lets Water Through
Over 400 Microfunnels® cover each square inch of our mat. These tiny funnel-shaped holes block sunlight and weeds, but allow water to trickle trough the soil.

Easy To Install
In most cases, little preparation is needed to install the VisPore Tree Mat. Simply spread the mat, shiny side up, over matted grass or bare ground so the tiny funnels are pointing toward the soil.

Why are Micro Funnels important to you?

The patented design of VisPore's one way micro funnel allows water to travel through the mat to the root of the seedling. VisPore traps the moisture and protects it from evaporation caused by sunlight and wind.

The better you control weeds, the faster your seedlings will grow. Forestors recommend at least 3 years of weed control. Thee VisPore Tree Mat is absolutely unique. These 3' x 3' mats block sunlight, killing weeds for three years. No more spraying, no more hoeing.

After years of experience and several million seedlings we have learned a few important lessons:

• When you plant a seedling it becomes the most vulnerable root in the area.
  
• Controlling grass competition is essential for rapid and healthy growth.
  
• VisPore Tree Mats are the best weed control alternative.

Text and image from TreeEssentials