Soil erosion appears on your property in a myriad of ways, in various locations, and throughout the seasons. Ignoring and letting these issues unattended can be costly and damaging. It’s essential to take the necessary precautions with your land to maintain and fight the consequences of erosion, effectively maintaining a happy and healthy garden.
Keep reading to learn about the differences between the two most effective erosion control methods, jute matting, and coir matting, so that you can choose the right material for your garden needs
Jute matting
Jute material textile is the most prevalent and longest-standing fibre material around the globe. Jute has earned the nickname “golden fibre” because of its visually golden appearance and silky texture.
Jute has multitudes of benefits for your soil. Its design is like a square garment clothing and its interlaced nature provides for extreme breathability. This feature allows air and water to pass through easily. This means the soil’s health and fertility aren’t impacted but improved.
Jute is an effective material that will lower water costs by promoting water retention and soil moisture while supporting new growth.
Used for slopes, garden beds, high-wind areas, coastal areas, and more, jute matting can be purchased in varying thicknesses and densities depending on your needs and use. For example, thin jute is much lighter and is generally more suitable for garden beds. Meanwhile, thick jute is fit for use in areas with lots of sand. Because jute blocks more sunlight than other organic matting materials, it is a good weed preventer as well.
Coir matting
Coir is a unique but practical and functional material, made from the inner shells of coconuts. Like jute, coir is one hundred percent biodegradable. Coir matting differs from jute as it is designed to be a more permanent solution that can retain moisture easily and withstand high wind and heat through dramatic weather.
Coir material is especially useful when combined with vegetation regeneration products. Vegetation develops with the matting to form a strong erosion defence. It is a more suitable solution for those looking for an easy-to-install and long-lasting material.
Used for landscaping, roadsides, mining, and regeneration sites, this type of matting is highly effective at fighting erosion and promoting vegetation growth. Coir also has anti-rotting properties which aid in its durability and help with plant health.
These are some of the most important aspects of jute and coir matting that may aid in your decision-making. For a side-by-side comparison of these two erosion control materials, download our infographic guide below.
All Stake Supply is one of Sydney’s leading erosion control experts and can assist you in discerning between jute or coir matting options. Our friendly team can further help you in making sure you get exactly what you need.
Give us a call today at 1300 120 123 for all your environmental terrain solutions.