Product Details
ECO-FRIENDLY PLANT & TREE PROTECTORS
Eco Gards are the natural solution to get trees and plants off to a great start
Eco Gard protects your plants from animals, wind and spray drift. It provides a plant-friendly micro-climate for your plants, allowing light and air in to ensure your plants get off to a great start.
Biodegradable and made from sustainable materials, Eco Gards are the natural choice for your planting project.
Eco Gards are made of natural materials
Jute is a natural fibre which is biodegradable and sustainably grown. Mainly grown in Bangladesh and India, jute is a rain-fed crop with little need for fertiliser or pesticides (unlike cotton). It's referred to as the ‘golden fibre’ due to its colour and cost-effectiveness.
Bamboo is another natural product we use for stakes. Like jute, it requires no inputs apart from a hot and wet climate. Bamboo stakes are robust and reusable, but will also break down naturally over time.
Our mulch mats are 100% tightly punched recycled wool. Not only do they prevent weed growth, they also absorb and release water, as well as providing nutrients to the plant as they slowly break down.
Key features
Strong – bamboo structure resists wind and animals
Natural – jute and bamboo are the natural alternative to plastic
Plant friendly - jute fabric allows light and air to reach plants
Quick - just insert stakes and slide over Eco Gard
Low cost – competitively priced for mass plantings
Protects plants - from animals (e.g. rabbits), wind and herbicide spray drift
Durable – using the same material as sacks - leave in place to break down over time - no need to remove
Sustainable - jute and bamboo do not need fertilisers or irrigation to grow and mats are recycled wool
Biodegradable – jute degrades naturally providing nutrients to sustain your plants
Attractive - the natural colour of jute blends into the landscape
Wool weed mat - pre-cut holes for easy use
Product specifications
Eco Gards come flat packed in boxes
Fabric: 100% natural jute
Height: 380mm
Opening: 160x160mm
Stakes: 600mm long 10-12mm diameter
Mats: 200x200mm 600gsm wool
NZ Pat Appln No. 758835