Dewitt Tree Mat Circle
Description
Get your new trees off to a great start with a Dewitt Tree Mat Circle. This heavy-duty tree circle blocks sunlight to control weed growth but allows airflow, moisture, and nutrients into the soil.
- Easy to Install: Slit to allow easy installation
- Complete Solution: Doesn’t require mulch or rock cover. Simply add landscape staples (not included) around the edge to keep in place.
- Attractive: Green color blends in with grass
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Questions & Answers
No, it is no thicker than cheap tarp material. That is probably describing the hole in the center for the sapling. Save some cash, buy a tarp, and cut it up.
I would avoid that if possible as it will probably fray a good amount after cutting. If possible just fold and put a layer of wood chips on top. If you have to cut then melt the edge to help prevent fraying.
No, This is mainly to help control weeds from being around the trunk. I would put this down and then mulch over it.
I would remove the bulk of any green materials, weeds or grass, as close to the soil as possible before placing the mat. As the weeds and grass die off and begin to decay, it can create excessive heat and nitrogen which could then damage the roots of a young tree. Especially in summer.
This is made of a polypropylene woven ground cover material. They are pretty durable and shouldn't need to be replaced often.
I’ve left mine in place under mulch for 3 years now. The only damage is from my weedeater. These things hold up. West Virginia zone 6a
Yes you can. I have them around my apple trees, peach trees, and my blueberry bushes. I just put brown mulch around the trees and over the mats. I have not noticed any issues with the trees, and it has helped with weed eating around the trees. I don't have to worry about hitting the trunk with a string trimmer now, or with spraying grass killer around the tree, possibly causing damage.
Yes. Make sure you don't pile the mulch onto the trunk, keep a space between trunk and mulch so the tree won't develop diseases. Speaking of which, I see your tree's trunk is wrapped for protection. Be aware that I used wraps on my peach trees and they developed canker. Also gave a spot for borers to hide while they ate into the wood, had to destroy trees. Hope you have great success with yours.
I ordered a couple of sets last summer. I really like them. When I water I usually slow drip from the hose, which I tuck under near the base. I also use a sprinkler when watering the lawn. The water seems to be able to penetrate just fine. No pooling. I also like the size of the circle.
Not raccoons. It's a plastic mesh. It is best used around tree, and under mulch to help with weeds and water
I hope the deer are afraid of stepping on it
to help this tree survive
workds as designed
I want to try these, I hope it will stop Bermuda grass from growing around the tree trunks. I won’t have to weed-eat and cause potential damage to the soft tree trunk bark.