Today, an increasing number of land owners use geotextiles to protect against weeds and improve their plots. This is a material that is unique in its performance qualities and allows you to solve many issues related to gardening and landscaping. Even the most well-groomed garden plot is gradually overgrown with weeds. This problem is as old as agriculture. At different times, people fought with unwanted vegetation in different ways - they weeded it, trampled it, burned it and poisoned it. Thanks to the invention of geotextile, all this is now a thing of the past. It allows you to quickly and effectively destroy weeds over large areas without spending effort and money.

This material is sold in the form of long strips of various widths rolled into rolls. Geofabric is made from an innovative material - polypropylene.

According to the manufacturing method, the following types of canvases are distinguished:

1. Needle-punched. The material is produced by the woven method, when polypropylene threads are secured to a dense base with a special needle. Black geotextiles of this type allow moisture to pass through well and are used to create drainage systems. As a rule, it is laid in the ground at different depths, depending on the characteristics of the task being performed.
2. Thermally bonded. It consists of many long threads welded together under pressure. It has limited water throughput and increased strength. The finished material has green, gray, brown and black colors, which allows it to be used in the ground and on the surface.

To understand why it is worth making your choice in favor of geofabric, we should briefly dwell on its advantages.

Advantages of geotextiles

The use of new technologies in the production of geotextiles has made it possible to create a material with a lot of unique performance characteristics.

Geotextile fabric has the following advantages:

The wide color range of geofabric allows it to be laid on the ground without subsequent masking. The canvases reliably imitate a green lawn or dug up bed. This allows without special effort and costs to create a beautiful and exotic landscape on personal plot.

Geotextiles in garden paths

No such thing local area, which its owners do not equip with paths. As a rule, tiles are used for this various configurations. There is no greater enemy for these engineering structures than weeds. Their roots lift the flooring and their stems penetrate the seams, causing the tiles to crack and break. In addition, there is a constant washout of soil and underlying cushion.

These factors lead to the fact that after a few years the paths fall into disrepair. The use of geotextile fabric will help to avoid costly and lengthy repairs.

A strip of material is laid at the bottom of the pit under the path. Gravel and sand are poured on top of it. The fabric ensures uniform pressure of the covering cushion on the ground and prevents it from being washed away by melt and rain water. The geotextile will be pressed so tightly to the ground that weed sprouts will have no chance to lift or cut through the fabric.

With small additional costs, the savings are obvious - there is no need to carry out renovation work and fight weeds. The paths will always be dry, as the woven material allows water to pass through well.

Protection of artificial reservoirs

Today, most outdoor pools and artificial ponds are created using polyvinyl chloride film. It is placed in a reservoir bowl, the bottom of which is covered with a layer of gravel and sand. The covering pillow holds its shape and external pressure well. But the film is easily torn by the stems of germinating plants and the sharp edges of stones that stick out during seasonal soil movements.

There is only one way to solve this problem - by laying thermally bonded geotextiles.

To keep you safe forever polyvinyl chloride film from the influence of external factors, the canvas must be laid in 2 layers:

1. The first one is laid directly on the compacted soil of the reservoir bowl. Serving as a reinforcing level, it will protect the film from any plants, be it grass or a sprouting tree.
2. The second one is placed on top of the covering pillow. It will protect the polyvinyl chloride from sharp stones and random weeds that get into the covering pad.

In addition to strengthening the bowl, tufted fabric is used to fix the shape of the shore of a pond or the edge of a pool. Sand is poured on top of the canvas, stones are laid or flowerpots with flowers are placed. A good solution is to lay natural or artificial grass lawn.

Agrofibre in gardening

Using this unique material, you can significantly simplify the process of growing a wide variety of flowers, berries and vegetable crops. The use of geofabric can increase productivity and significantly reduce the labor intensity of work. This will allow you to spend more time enjoying a pleasant holiday or doing other housework. By preventing weeds from developing, the canvas ensures the safety of fertilizers and free access of water to the roots of cultivated plants.

Use geotextile fabric in gardening and landscape design possible in the following ways:

1. To create and retain the fertile layer. This decision is made in those areas where the soil is extremely poor and is not intended for cultivation. Large areas are covered with canvases, which are covered with fertile soil. Agrofibre prevents mixing of good and poor soils, washing away soil and fertilizers. Weeds will be reliably isolated from cultivated plants by a dense layer of cross-linked polypropylene.
2. To limit the growth of shrub roots. Roots of berries and flower plants can reach several meters in diameter. This is fraught with damage to paths, lawns and flower beds. To prevent this, the bushes are closed in limited space. To do this, a hole is dug, the bottom and walls of which are reinforced with geotextile. A bush is placed in a reinforced pit and fertile soil.
3. For growing berries. Immediately after the snow melts, the beds are covered with a continuous layer of geofabric. Due to lack of access to sunlight, all weeds die. When the time comes for planting, cross-shaped cuts are made in the fabric into which the seedlings are immersed. This way you can successfully grow peppers, tomatoes and strawberries without wasting time on endless weeding.

Polypropylene sheets can protect plants from sudden temperature changes. It is enough to cover the lawn with geofabric. It will protect plants from scorching sun rays and night cold.

Protecting buildings from weeds

Agrofibre can be used as the base of gazebos, terraces and canopies. The canvas is laid under the board and tile flooring of these structures. Thanks to this solution, property owners will be spared from grass and bushes growing through the boardwalk. It is recommended to lay the canvas both inside the tape and pile foundations, if the screed is not installed.

Today, the construction of roads, airfields and buildings, as well as drainage and gardening work. Initially, the material was used only to prevent mixing of different layers of substances - today geotextiles are also widely used for drainage and reinforcement. This is a moisture-resistant, durable material that is resistant to decay and aggressive environments, which today is produced in a wide range. Geotextiles differ mainly in strength, production technology and the type of material used for its manufacture, which largely determines its properties and scope of application. How to choose geotextiles for drainage, landscaping or path construction? What types of geotextiles exist, and which manufacturers offer truly high-quality products? We will understand all the nuances of the right purchase.

No. 1. Geotextile production technology and its properties

Geotextiles, one of the types of geosynthetics, are made from synthetic raw materials and are often used polyester and polypropylene threads, other polymers and fiberglass. The method of producing geotextiles and, consequently, the main qualities depend on the raw materials finished material and the scope of its application.

The most durable geotextile It is obtained from polyester and polypropylene threads. You can also find on sale a material made from mixed threads, the production of which uses waste from the textile industry. If cotton or wool threads were mixed, then drainage works This material is not particularly suitable, as it wears out quickly, but for gardening it is quite suitable. If the manufacturer used glass inclusions, then the strength of such geotextiles will be excellent.

According to the production method, geotextiles are divided into the following types::

No. 2. Types of geotextiles: geofabric and geotextile

Geotextiles are divided into two groups:

• geotextile;
• geotextile.

Geotextile made by knitting and stitching. Threads of different strengths (1-3 mm thick) are intertwined at right angles, which makes it possible to achieve strength and elasticity, but the final strength directly depends on the density of the fibers and the distance between them. The geotextile is elastic, tensile strength (withstands up to 1000 kN/m2) and has a low water permeability. It is used for reinforcement and enhancement load-bearing capacity soil during the construction of roads, airfields, solid waste landfills, as well as during the organization of steep slopes, and in landscape design.

Geotextile– a non-woven material that is produced by needle-punched or thermally bonded methods from polyester, viscose, polyamide, polypropylene or other polymer fibers. This material is characterized by low strength, but decent elasticity and water permeability, so geotextile is widely used for drainage, filtration and as a separator between different layers.

No. 3. Density of geotextiles and areas of application

Density is the most important parameter of geotextiles, on which the degree of elasticity and water permeability depends. Density is selected based on depending on the type of soil and the purpose of the work performed:

In private construction there is no point in using expensive dense material– universal is called geotextile with a density of 200 g/m2, which can be used to organize a drainage system and carry out most landscaping work. In conditions of unstable soils, it is recommended to carry out drainage with geotextiles with a density of 300 g/m2, and simple landscaping work can be carried out with material with a density of 100 g/m2.

Geotextiles are produced in rolls with a width of 2 to 5.2 m with material winding from 30 to 130 linear meters. You should choose based on the scale of the work being carried out, so that as little waste as possible remains. Rolls are packaged in black polyethylene film with protection from ultraviolet rays - its integrity is extremely important.

No. 4. Choosing geotextiles for drainage

When Vacation home located in a lowland, high-lying area groundwater or in close proximity to a natural reservoir, it is necessary to protect the area from the negative effects of seasonal rises in groundwater levels. They can lead to leaching of soil from underneath and the formation of voids, which can have catastrophic consequences. In addition, increased soil moisture levels can harm some fruit trees and ornamental shrubs. To prevent such an outcome, it is necessary to develop a drainage system in which geotextiles have an important place.

The drainage system consists of pipes and a storage well. Drainage pipes are placed in a layer of gravel, which can gradually silt up with soil and sink into the soil. To prevent this from happening, geotextiles are needed, which in this case plays the role of a filter and ensures the stability of the entire system. The principle of arranging drainage is to create a trench, fill it with a layer of gravel approximately 15-20 cm and lay geotextiles on it. After this, another layer of gravel about 20-25 cm thick is poured, and drainage pipes run through it. The remains of geotextiles overlap each other, and the trench is filled with previously excavated soil.

Experts recommend removing geotextiles from the packaging only before direct use and filling them up as soon as possible after installation, since ultra-violet rays I have a detrimental effect on the material. Lay the material freely, without tension or folds, with an overlap of 30-60 cm.

Regarding which geotextile is better for drainage, needle-punched or heat-bonded, experts hold diametrically opposed opinions. Fans of needle-punched geotextiles say that glued geotextiles do not have sufficient throughput and can only be used on rocky soils. Other experts recommend heat-bonded, recalling that it is usually used for drainage in private construction in Europe, and that it does not become clogged with soil so quickly. In domestic conditions, needle-punched geotextiles are most often used for these purposes.

To ensure high-quality drainage and durability of the entire system, the material must be:

No. 5. Geotextiles for roads and sidewalks

In the construction of roads and sidewalks, geotextiles are used as reinforcing and separation layer . It prevents siltation of the bulk layer, ensures uniform distribution of the load, and does not allow the formation of failures when passing heavy equipment. If you do not use geotextiles during road construction, then under the influence of groundwater and rain flows, the roadbed will quickly sag under trucks. Moreover, geotextiles make it possible to lay highways in areas with weak-bearing and soft soil, which is especially important given the long length of roads. In areas where there is a high risk of mudflows, it makes sense to use a geogrid layer, which has more pronounced reinforcing properties, instead of geotextiles.

Geotextiles are indispensable for arrangement pedestrian paths , in particular those laid with tiles or paving stones. Without a layer of geotextile, the ground under the tiles will gradually be washed away and sag under the influence of rain flows, and the durability of the coating is unlikely to exceed 8-10 years - the use of geotextiles can solve this problem. It is necessary to remove a layer of soil under the paving slabs, tamp the bottom well, cover it with a layer of 5-7 cm, and then lay geotextiles, on top of which they pour quarry sand– base for laying tiles. The geotextile serves as both drainage and layer separator. For pedestrian sidewalk roads, choose a material with a density of 150-200 g/m2.

No. 6. Geotextiles in landscape design

In gardening and landscape work, geotextiles have found wide distribution and are used for the following purposes:

• during the arrangement artificial reservoirs to strengthen walls, protect slopes from water erosion and to protect the waterproofing layer from damage. In this case, it is better to take heat-bonded material with a density of 250-400 g/m2;
  
• for growing varieties of plants and trees, which cannot grow on the site due to the fact that the soil is too alkaline or clayey. In this case, at the place where the plants are planted, a layer of soil is removed to the depth of the future root system, geotextiles are laid and covered on top with the soil that is suitable for growing the desired plant variety. The geotextile will act as a barrier;
  
• when arranging paths made from wood chips, sand, gravel or grass, geotextiles with a density of 150-300 g/m2 will perform barrier and drainage functions, preventing the layers from mixing and sinking after rain;
  
• to protect planted seeds from birds. The soil is simply covered with this material; it is important to take geotextiles with a minimum density so that it allows the sun and moisture to pass through;
• for the construction of greenhouses and greenhouses.

No. 7. Geotextiles in private construction

In private suburban construction, as well as in large-scale residential construction, it is already difficult to do without geotextiles. It is used:

• when laying out the foundation to give it greater strength, protection from negative factors, to evenly distribute the load on the ground and prevent soil deformation. Density is chosen from 150 to 400 g/m2, and a more precise value depends on the type of soil and house. For example, for a pile-screw foundation, a material of minimum density is required, and for a shallow foundation and others - it is denser;
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No. 8. Large geotextile manufacturers

Selection of geotextiles for Russian market huge and it is represented by products domestic and foreign manufacturers. To choose geotextiles of appropriate quality, it is better to pay attention to the products of companies with a name, which in itself is already a guarantee of quality. You can trust the products of the following geotextile manufacturers:

In addition, the products of the domestic company OJSC performed well. Montem"(non-woven geotextile), Austrian Pollifelt, international concern " FreudenbergPolitex"and British manufacturer Terram. When purchasing, be sure to carefully study the packaging, which contains all the characteristics of the product, and do not forget to think about the method of transportation in advance: small rolls can be taken away in a passenger car, but rolls with a width of 4.3 m or more will be more problematic to deliver.

Gardeners and summer residents constantly use industry innovations to decorate and facilitate work in the garden. Among many progressive materials, the most popular today is the use of geotextiles in gardening. How the functions and capabilities of this fabric allow it to be used in decorating a house outside the city or a garden plot.

Types and properties of geotextile fabric

Geotextiles - synthetic material, used in construction, industry and gardening for working with soil. There are three main types of geotextile fabric:

• Needle-punched geotextiles. It is made from polyester fibers using a needle-punched method through the base of the fabric. This material allows moisture to pass through well, but has average strength characteristics. Used in gardening and gardening.
• Thermally bonded geotextile. This type is thermally bonded, therefore it has lower moisture permeability, but has high strength. Widely applicable in construction and earthworks.
• Knitting and stitching geotextiles. The fibers are held together by threads using the bonding method. This geotextile is very durable, but if the fastening thread is damaged, the entire fabric may unravel. It is used in farming and construction only in Russia.

The popularity of geofabric is growing due to its universal properties and capabilities:

• High strength and resistance to external influences. Geofiber does not rot, does not collapse over time and does not attract the attention of rodents and other pests. Thermally bonded geotextile, as the most durable, is used for insulation, reinforcement and preservation of soil layers.
• Environmentally friendly. When wet, heated or overcooled and exposed to UV radiation, geotextiles do not emit harmful chemical gases or substances and do not decompose into harmful substances. environment Components.
• Water and breathability. Geotextiles are a breathable, water-permeable material, so they are good for use in gardening as drainage, limiting the growth of roots and weeds, and dividing the area.
• Easy to use and cost effective. Geotextiles are affordable for any average family. This material is sold in convenient rolls, easy to cut and laid evenly.

The high functionality of geotextile fiber makes it possible to use it in various areas of the economy. Gardeners use agrofibre to create beds, flower beds, garden paths, homemade ponds and fountains.

Geotextiles are popular for use in installation paving slabs. Geotextile fabric is laid on a layer of crushed stone, and a layer of sand is poured on top. This prevents mixing of materials and significantly saves their consumption. The tile lays easily and evenly, without changing position over time

By planning a garden with the help of geotextiles, you can solve the problems of growing tree roots, washing away the fertile soil layer and the growth of weeds in the beds

Geotextiles are effectively used for courtyard design, separation of architectural structures, recreation areas, strengthening of moving soil covers and concrete floors

Options for using geotextiles in the country

Option #1 - garden landscape planning

The use of agrofibre allows you to solve many problems that arise when planning landscapes and garden buildings:

• This material can reliably insulate the foundation and concrete floors from being hit excess moisture and the destructive action of tree roots.
• Geotextile is widely used to contain moving soils and create the desired landscape on sloping areas.
• Geotextiles are indispensable when creating garden paths and lawns. The granite path will not be washed away by rain, and it will not mix with the soil if a geotextile fabric is laid on the bottom layer. Geofibre is also often used in lawn planning to protect against weeds and simplify the care of lawn grass.
• You can also save materials when laying paving slabs by using geotextiles. To do this, you need to lay agrofibre on a flat gravel base, and then fill it with a small layer of sand (5-10 cm). Now you can safely lay the tiled pattern.

To lay heavy paving stones between the lower layers of sand and a special mixture, you need to lay thick agrotextiles. This way, mixing sand with other materials will be eliminated, and the work itself will be easier and faster.

Option #2 - arrangement of artificial reservoirs

For arrangement decorative waterfalls, home ponds and swimming pools, it is very beneficial to use agrofibre. The bowl of pools and fountains is covered with geotextiles on top of insulating materials. This surface holds decorative stones and pond equipment well. Geotextiles are also laid under the stone steps of waterfalls to provide more reliable insulation.

Geotextiles are useful for creating in the garden small pond with steps along which water jets will flow. The bottom and steps are lined with dense geotextile and fixed with stones

It is advantageous to cover the areas around reservoirs with a layer of agrofibre so that weeds and roots do not harm the equipment and the pool bowl.

Drainage or water supply systems on the site are installed using geofiber. They lay fabric in the trench, fill it with crushed stone, install pipes and wrap them around with geotextile along with crushed stone

Option #3 - growing fruit trees and garden crops

And the most common use of agrofibre today is in gardening. Growing seedlings, organizing fertile beds and flower beds, isolating the root system, planting grapes, dividing plantings and much more cannot be done without the use of geotextile fabric:

• If you cover the bottom of a bed or flower bed with agrofibre, you will provide protection from weeds, good drainage and a warming effect for the plants;
• Pit for fruit trees and shrubs can also be lined with geofabric, which will help solve the problem of root growth and protect the plants from pests;
• You can cover plantings and heat-loving trees for the winter with a layer of geotextile. This will reliably insulate the beds and provide the necessary microclimate for plants in winter;
• Geotextiles can also be used to preserve moisture in the roots of fruit bushes of currants, strawberries, vegetables, and melons. To do this, the soil is covered with agrofibre, in which small cuts are made. They land in them horticultural crops. The weed problem is also successfully solved.

How to lay geotextiles at the dacha

In construction, before working with geotextile fiber, the soil is carefully leveled and covered with a layer of sand and gravel. For gardening work precise alignment and planning of the base is not required, but some points still need to be taken into account.

To effectively lay garden paths with tiles, geofabric is laid on the bottom layer of crushed stone. Sand or a dry mixture of tile adhesive is poured on top. Now you can easily and evenly lay out the sidewalks of your garden

Method #1 - laying geofiber for beds and flower beds

To form beds and flower beds, a layer of soil is removed by 30-50 cm. The bottom of the future flower bed or vegetable garden is covered with sand to a depth of 5-10 cm and laid out with agrofibre so that its edges cover the entire ditch, reaching the surface layer of the earth. Then the remaining layers of the bed are laid: drainage (if necessary) and black soil.

Agrofibre will help to significantly increase the productivity of garden strawberries. You need to cut small holes in it and lay the material on the prepared soil. Fruit bushes are planted in the holes. The soil and roots retain moisture in this way, and weeds stop disturbing the plantings and the owners

Method #2 - installation of geotextiles for country ponds

In the prepared pit for the bowl garden fountain or a pool, a layer of gravel and sand is poured. Quality is laid out waterproofing material and on top - geotextile fiber.

The creation of ponds in the garden plot is also not complete without geotextile fabric. So, you can create a real mountain stream with a bottom made of decorative stone, if you lay a layer of geotextile over the waterproofing and cover it with beautiful stones on top

Now you can decorate the bottom of the pool with granite or pebbles. A permanent pool with a finished finish can also be covered with geofiber if you want to decorate the bottom with stone or glass boulders, pebbles, granite or multi-colored stones.

Geotextiles - inexpensive innovative material which will help create unique design and an impeccable landscape for your garden. Affordable price and the ease of working with agrofibre makes it especially attractive for gardeners who do not have construction skills and special equipment. Working with geotextile fabric in the garden offers new opportunities for the modern summer resident.

Every year, new tools and materials are invented for use in garden plots. Most of the new products do not take root in garden plots, but some turn out to be very useful. One of these new products is geotextiles or geofabrics.

Geotextiles are a synthetic material that does not decompose in the ground. It was invented and began to be used in the creation of roads and pedestrian paths.

You've probably seen more than once in cities how the tiles on the sidewalks begin to sag. This is due to the fact that the soil was poorly compacted before laying the tiles, or a gulley formed from melt water. It is in these places that the tiles sag.

This phenomenon can be avoided if geotextiles are used when laying tiles. It is laid on the ground at the location of the path. Crushed stone is poured on top, then another layer of geotextile, then sand or a cement-sand mixture, and then the tiles are laid.

How does load balancing work? If the tiles are laid without geotextiles, then when walking along one line, the soil gradually shrinks along this line and the tiles sag.

In the case of using geotextiles, the load when walking along one line will no longer fall on the ground, but primarily on the entire geotextile fabric. But the entire mass of crushed stone and tiles presses on the canvas from above. Therefore, geotextiles cannot push the soil along the walking line. Because the entire mass of crushed stone, tiles, people and cars is distributed relatively evenly throughout the entire surface and, accordingly, evenly presses on the ground.

Accordingly, the No. 1 use of geotextiles in the garden plot.

Lay it when constructing paths, recreation areas, and parking lots. Moreover, use it not only when laying tiles, but also if you have a coating in the form of crushed stone, screenings, pebbles, ASG, etc. Your paths and platforms will be level for a long time.

Application No. 2 - geotextiles can be used as a covering for paths. Level the soil on the paths and cover it with geotextile. In this case, grass will not grow on the paths and they will be clean during rains.

In the photo - on the left the path is overgrown with grass, on the right the path is covered with geotextile - there is no grass.

In the Novosibirsk center natural farming We tested “Shine” on four types of geotextiles for five years.

What we liked most was the imported geofabric. Strong, durable, aesthetic material. I liked everything except the price, which is three times higher than domestic analogues.

The second type - non-woven geotextiles - did not impress us. We closed the paths for them and in the first year everything was fine, only it did not allow water to pass through well and it stood in puddles for a long time after the rains. The next year, holes formed in this geofabric, into which grass began to grow. And in the third year, this type of geotextile completely collapsed.

We also laid the third type - needle-punched geotextiles of grade "D" - on the paths. After a season of use, we stopped using it to cover the ground. This geofabric white and therefore the stains of dirt on it are conspicuous. Also, the white material distracts attention from the plants - it “hits the eyes.” And, most importantly, when walking, holes are rubbed in the material and grass grows in them. Moreover, this geotextile has a fibrous structure, and when the roots and stems of grass are woven into the fibers, there is no way to tear them out.

But this geotextile turned out to be the most the best material for sheltering plants for the winter. We covered them with European roses, rhododendrons, conifers, thuja, blueberry. All plants withstood the severe Siberian frosts well and quickly began to grow in the spring.

The fourth type is woven geotextiles made of polypropylene grade “T”. He's been closing the tracks for four years now. During this time, despite intensive walking on it, this type of geotextile was completely preserved and was not damaged. Grass and weeds do not grow through it. It allows water to pass through and there are no puddles on the paths during rains and waterings. This brand of geotextile has a fairly reasonable cost and therefore it can be widely used in garden plots.

The only disadvantage of this geofabric is that it gradually spreads into fibers and the edges begin to “fringe”. However, this can be easily avoided if two technological operations are performed when using it. After cutting a piece of geofabric, its edges must be melted over a fire (candle, gas-burner). Then tuck the edge to a width of 3-5 cm. That is, the edge will be double and after that the geotextile should be laid on the ground and attached to it. As a result of these simple measures, the geofabric will no longer spread into fibers. If there is filling on top of the geotextile, then these operations do not need to be done.

How to attach geotextiles.

The first option is to have wooden borders installed on your beds. In this case, attach the geofabric to the tree with staples using a construction stapler.

The second option, geotextiles need to be fixed to the ground. In this case, lay it on the ground, having previously melted it and tucked the edges. The pieces are joined with an overlap of 5-10 cm. In the overlap areas, place washers for attaching thermal insulation (without dowels) and hammer a 200 mm long construction nail into the central hole. Place the washers every 50-70 cm.

The third option is that you have space for garden beds, but they haven’t been made yet. Cover the entire area for the garden with geotextiles. Place borders of beds made of boards or galvanized on top and fasten them to the ground. Inside the beds, cut out the geotextile at a distance of 5-7 cm from the borders and pour the soil mixture on top. At the joints of the pieces of geotextile on the paths, fasten them with washers as described in option 2. If you will make decorative filling on top of the geotextile, then fastening with washers is not necessary.

Additional uses of geotextiles.

Protecting wooden borders from moisture.

If you border raised beds with board borders, they will rot where they touch the ground. To avoid this, it is necessary to protect the wood from rotting. Regular impregnation with an antiseptic will help for a short time. Polyethylene film The inside of the board cannot be protected either. Because if moisture (rain, watering) gets into the space between the film and the boards, the wood will rot faster. Because moisture has nowhere to go except into the wood itself.

If geotextiles are attached to the boards from the inside, then a thin air layer is formed between it and the boards. Ventilation will go through it, and excess moisture will drain into the ground through geotextiles.

The geofabric is attached to the boards with staples using a construction stapler.

Protecting the slopes of an organic trench from grass.

One of the quick ways to do fertile soil on the beds is the construction of organic trenches. Trenches are dug in place of the beds, they are filled with organic residues, to which the microbiological preparation “Shine-3” is added. Organic matter quickly, within 1.5-3 months, rots and the trenches are filled with fertile compost. Further, any garden crops are grown in them.

But when constructing organic trenches, two problems arise: side effects: when walking along paths, the edges of the trench crumble and lawn or meadow grass from the paths actively penetrates into the compost.

These side effects can be avoided as follows. Between the trenches we make paths 70-90 cm wide. We cover them with geotextiles, the edges of which should hang into the trenches and reach their bottom.

We attach it to the ground with electrodes bent in the shape of the letter “P”. In place of the beds, we install borders made of boards or galvanized steel so that they protrude beyond the edge of the trenches onto the paths by 10-15 cm. After this, fill the trenches with organic residues or a soil mixture of earth and compost.

The curbs will prevent you from coming close to the edges of the trench and they will not crumble. Geotextiles will prevent grass from growing on the paths. You can pave the top of the path with backfill.

Covering plants.

You can use geotextiles to temporarily shelter plants from frost at night. It will protect your plants from more severe frosts than regular covering material or plastic film.

You can use geotextiles to temporarily shelter planted seedlings from the sun. If you planted seedlings in hot weather, they may dry out in the sun. Experiments have shown that covering planted seedlings with black materials (geotextiles, pots, boxes) improves their adaptation to new conditions. To cover plants, place arcs over them and throw geotextiles over them. The ends of the tunnel do not need to be closed; through them the plants will be illuminated with diffused light. Geotextiles can be removed in 5-7 days.

Similarly, we protect roses from the sun. It often happens when gardeners come to their garden plot in the spring and see that the rose shoots have turned black. They think that the roses froze in winter. This is not so - the roses were just burnt in the bright spring sun. Because of this, there are many cases when the snow has melted, gardeners see green shoots of roses and rejoice at this. And a week later they arrive and see that the shoots have turned black. This is precisely the effect of the sun, not frost. Therefore, in spring, seedlings must be protected from the sun until several leaves bloom.

We tried to close the roses different ways- covering material, as well as geotextiles different brands. It is better to make winter shelter for roses with geofabric of grade “D”, and for spring protection from the sun with geofabric of grade “T”. Under it, roses are best preserved and begin to grow faster. Apparently this is due to the fact that black geofabric heats up better in the sun and the roses are in a mini-greenhouse.

Installation of drainage systems.

Using geofabric it is not at all necessary to make concrete or plastic drainage wells or trenches, as well as laying pipes. It is enough to dig a well or a trench, cover its bottom and walls with geotextiles, fill it with gravel or crushed stone, cover it with geotextiles on top and fill it with soil. And yours drainage system It will drain water perfectly.

Construction of reservoirs.

Geotextiles are placed at the bottom of a reservoir pit under waterproofing material to protect it from possible mechanical damage from foreign objects in the ground (nail, root, sharp stone, glass, etc.). It is much easier and cheaper to lay down geotextiles than to then look for where the waterproofing is damaged and seal it.

Construction of lawns.

Geotextiles are laid at the location of the lawn on local depleted soil. Imported fertile soil is poured on top. It is thoroughly compacted and lawn grass seeds are sown. Thanks to geofabric, the soil under the lawn will be smooth all the time, and fertile soil will not mix with depleted soil.

Strengthening the base for the foundation.

Geotextiles are laid under strip foundation or monolithic slab for leveling the load on heaving soils.

Limiting plant growth.

If fruit and ornamental trees, berry bushes planted in a lawn or turf, it is necessary to prevent the grass roots from penetrating into the fertile soil of the planting hole. To do this, the vertical edges of the pit are wrapped with geotextiles.

Application as technical fabric.

You can cover things and shelves from dust with geotextiles in utility rooms. There is experience in temporarily closing the space under a house on screw piles.

The use of geotextiles makes it possible to provide grown plants with complete protection not only from frost, but also from sunlight in the summer. Such modern material has proven itself in various areas of home gardening and gardening, therefore it has become very popular and in demand in summer cottage.

Geotextiles: characteristics and advantages of the material

Geotextile fabric belongs to the category of geosynthetics and can be represented by needle-punched, thermally bonded or hydrobonded materials created on the basis of polypropylene or polyester threads.

Geotextiles are the optimal choice for modern design and have the following main characteristics:

• surface density – 150-600 g/m²;
• elongation along the length under a load of 25% of the breaking load varies within the range of 20-28%;
• width elongation under load conditions of 25% of the breaking load varies within the range of 25-34%;
• filtration coefficient – ​​20;
• coefficient of resistance to low temperature conditions is 0.9.

The advantages are presented:

• no deformation;
• presence of reinforcing material functions;
• high rates of water permeability;
• ability to perform high-quality filtration;
• isotropy and uniformity of properties regardless of direction;
• possibility of elongation up to 45–50% at break in conditions of complete preservation functional characteristics;
• increased strength and chemical resistance.

Among other things, a variety of fastening methods can be used if necessary.

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Main types of geotextiles

Today, several types of such modern material are used in gardening and horticulture.

Depending on the specifics of the production technology, such material can be:

• calendered or thermally bonded, produced by high-temperature bonding of continuous fibers. The fabric made in this way turns out to be very durable, which is due to the tightly united fibers. The disadvantage is filtration in the transverse direction and the rapid filling of pores with dirt or silty compounds;
• needle-punched material made from polyester or propylene fibers. This fabric quickly allows water to pass in any direction;
• knitting and stitching fabric based on polyester and polypropylene fibers with continuous length. In order to make the connection as strong as possible, stitching with threads is used. A significant disadvantage is the complete loss of quality when one thread breaks.

Depending on the type and characteristics of the feedstock, geotextile fabric can be polypropylene, polyester, polyamyl or made of low-density polyethylene.

Application of textiles for garden

The use of geotextile fabric for gardening or landscape work is in great demand. This modern material is used to protect garden plots from weeds and in various design solutions.

Weed control geotextiles

Weeds can cause a lot of problems when cultivating various plants. Weeds interfere with the full development of any home garden crops, including flowers, vegetables and fruit and berry plants.

To minimize the need to carry out weeding activities, it is necessary to use environmentally friendly and economical, modern geotextile fibers. Protection of plantings is most often carried out with black fabric. Such textiles are especially highly valued when creating landscape compositions, but in last years It is increasingly used in ordinary garden beds and in the garden planting area.

The use of geotextiles in landscape work

The scope of application of geotextile fabric is quite extensive, and ease of use, reliability and durability makes this material indispensable in landscape work:

• when developing a landscape on low-fertility soils, it is possible to increase the quality and quantity of the fertile layer and protect it with the help of textiles from subsequent leaching. In this case, the material is covered under the ground;
• The geotixtile layer allows you to limit the growth of weeds and helps the root system of crops to develop required volume useful substances;
• geotextiles have proven themselves to be excellent when laying paths and garden paths slabs, stones or paving stones. This material protects the sand cushion from washing out and reduces the likelihood of coating settlement;
• It is allowed to use textiles when creating drainage of the foundation base and as an obstacle to siltation drainage pipes;
• The use of geotextiles is relevant when working with expanded clay, when pouring floors, to insulate foundations. Good result Can be used as a filter material for reinforcement to minimize sediment.

Geotextile fabric is widely used in arranging coverage at the bottom of artificial ponds and reservoirs.

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To create a roof garden

Roof garden design - modern and very bright, unusual solution.Greening the roof is carried out in several stages:

• the first layer is represented directly by supporting structures in the form concrete slab floors and cement-sand screed;
• the second layer is used as much as possible reliable waterproofing, preventing leaks. It is best to make such a layer from fused rolled bitumen-polymer materials with a bend to the height of the thickness of the insulation plus a few centimeters of reserve;
• the third heat-insulating layer can be represented by high-quality cork slabs, extruded polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam, tightly laid together using special glue;
• to create a fourth layer that prevents the penetration of the plant root system, it is recommended to use a root-protective membrane in the form of an elastic polymer cellular pad or film with a special metal coating;

• Rolled geotextiles are used as the fifth, intermediate layer, the strips of which must be overlapped;
• A drainage layer 5-10 cm thick is mounted on top of the textile fabric. This layer drains excess water well and also retains moisture during rare waterings. As a rule, such drainage is combined with a drainage system and consists of perlite coke, crushed pumice, polyamide or light expanded clay gravel;
• another geotextile layer is installed on top of the drainage, serving as a filter for small particles that are washed out of the soil.

On final stage When landscaping the roof, a high-quality garden substrate is poured in the form of a soil-based mixture with the addition of components such as fine sand, perlite, peat, expanded clay, clay, wood chips, slate and crushed bark. The thickness of such soil may vary depending on the type of root system of the plants being planted.

How to use geotextile fabric when creating ponds

When creating artificial ponds and reservoirs, you need to use a material with increased density, approximately 250-300 g per square meter, as well as a geomembrane. The waterproofing membrane needs to provide reliable protection from damage.

The unique properties of modern geotextiles help protect water from “blooming”. Such materials are very resistant to major loads, and the installation method is chosen taking into account the characteristics of the soil. Most often, installation is carried out under a geomembrane, but the material can be laid both above the membrane and on both sides at the same time. The last option is the most reliable and durable.

Application in construction

Geotextiles are often used in construction to strengthen the bearing capacity of the soil. Its use under the foundation of a building makes the soil more stable for loads. Geotextile fabric can help separate layers of slab foundations during construction frame buildings and tall houses from cellular concrete. The material must be spread on the bottom of the dug pit and sprinkled with a crushed stone cushion. A waterproofing layer also needs to be laid on top of the crushed stone.

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Geotextiles belong to the category of modern and universal materials, and its use does not require special skills or professional tools. The use of such materials can significantly simplify work on a personal plot and activities aimed at landscaping areas.