Sedum Carpet @ Boston Seeds



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Their email address:	Sedum Carpet The idea behind this product is flexibility and simplicity. It can be treated exactly like turf, laid out as needed and left to grow and flourish. The only requirement for the carpet or "Enviromat" is it needs to be placed such that the soil layer can retain the required moisture without drowning the plants. Apart from that, provided enough moisture is available, the mat can be left entirely alone. The actual mat itself is basically a layer of soil, mixed in with recycled and crushed brick dust, to create a solid, compact bed for the plants. Underneath this is a finely woven plastic mesh, that forms the base of the roll, and helps bind the soil together. It also stops the plants taking root beyond the roll, so if you ever want to move the carpet, you simply pick it up and place it where ever you wish. The advantage of such a simple design is that it is amazing versatile. Using only a sharp knife, you can cut out which ever shape you want or need, meaning the carpet can be used for just about anything. *... flexibility ... simplicity ... versatility ...* Possible Uses There are a whole range of possible uses for the rolls, from small touches, to complete landscaping solutions. The carpet was originally developed as a roof-covering, and as such, is extremely effective as a means of adding an element of greenery to your roofing, from birdhouses and rabbit hutches to conservatories. One step down from this, the carpets can even be used vertically! Thanks to the strength of the plastic fibre mesh, the carpet can be mounted against a wall, although extra support and irrigation are required. The carpet can also be used as a lawn replacement, or as a supplement to an existing lawn, to cover up manhole-covers for example. This can further extended to include pond edging, where the mat's ability to be cut and shaped really comes into play. *... useful for covering unsightly garden features (e.g. manhole covers), roofs or even pond edges ...* Ingredients The mats are home to plants known as 'Sedums' from the plant group 'Crassulaceae.' They are tolerant of most well-drained soils, and prefer well-lit or slightly shady locations. The actual plant varieties used include: Sedum album, Sedum acre, Sedum reflexium, Sedum sexangulare, Sedum spurium, which combine to give colour and variety all-year round. *... gives colour and variety all-year round ...* Maintenance There is a small amount of preparation required to get the most out of the mat. You must ensure that water is available but that the mat is also well drained. A water-proof barrier maybe required (such as a layer of polythene) to stop moisture being lost, and also as a root-barrier, to avoid either weeds coming up through the mat, or the mat's own roots digging down too deep. In conditions where moisture is not readily available, a moisture retention mesh may also be advisable. Once this is all setup however, the mat can be left alone. If you wish to trim it, then simply use a pair of scissors or a sharp knife, or even mow it. *... once setup, the mat can almost be left alone ...* Shop for Sedum Carpet return to home