Curlex I Erosion Control Blanket

by AM Leonard

Product Features

• Provides temporary erosion control
• Speedy revegetation to slopes and waterways
• Retains moisture and provides protection
• Contains no weed seeds
• Acts as a mulch and adds nutrients to the soil

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001FA890W
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,086 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

The first name in erosion control. Biodegradable excelsior blanket with netting, for temporary erosion control and speedy revegetation of slopes and waterways. Clings to the soil with "barbed" fibers to reduce soil loss and strengthen its foundation. Retains moisture and provides a protective blanket for germinating seeds. Contains NO weed seeds. Aspen wood fibers, a renewable resource. Acts as a mulch and adds nutrients to the soil during breakdown. 80% of fibers are six inches or longer. Consistent thickness, conforms to soil surfaces. No chemical additives. 4' rolls UPS shippable, 8' rolls are motor freight delivery. Extruded plastic netting on one side breaks down in sunlight in 90-120 days. Terrific for revegetation of slopes in a single season. Recommended for slope to 2:1, channels to 7 fps. Weight is73 lbs. per sq yd. Dyed green for instant color.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Speeds Germination and Increases Density, June 19, 2009

By 

R. Clifford (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curlex I Erosion Control Blanket

I recently did some work at home requiring me to dig 4 trenches. To best rate the product, compared it to using the product as directed, not using it at all, using it until the grass began coming through the product and then removing, and also covered some of the seeded spaces with hay. Using the product as directed, I have thick dense grass growing. It came up quicker than all other areas tested, and is thicker as well.

It's very important to make sure the product is flush with the ground, and to let the grass get several inches tall before mowing it. If not, the product will become a tripping hazard and will get caught up in the lawn mower. The latter is not a significant problem, but you won't get the best use out of it.

Also, I had one place in my yard where I'd left a tarp on it for most of the winter and the grass was mostly dead. I shaved the existing grass down with my trimmer (aka weed eater), seeded and fertilized and put the product down over the top. All the grass is growing well at this point, and it was absolutely worth it. I've shared it with my neighbors and they to have used it with much success.

Those interested should keep in mind that it's not going to make grass grow, in places grass won't grow. For instance, if your soil is poor of if you use this in shade; it's not going to be effective. Consider hardscaping instead.

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