Ground Cover Anchoring Pins

We currently offer three different hole burning patterns in only our 4’x300’. All holes are three inches in diameter.

One row down the center with 18” between holes. 

Two row down the center with 18” between holes.

Three rows with 10" between holes.

Four rows with 8" between holes. 

Step one is to create a template from half inch plywood with your hole pattern. This will require a tape measure, pencil, drill, and 2”- 3” hole saw. 

Step two is to obtain a torch. 

Step three is to secure your plastic on the bed. 

Step four is to position your template on the fabric and commence burning. 

Step five is to move the template, and place one set of holes on the template over the last set of holes you burned.

Here is a video to watch for visual learners. 

The ground cover will last a minimum of 5 years fully exposed. While this is its guarantee, it is not uncommon to see 10-15 years of life from this product. 

This is not a recommended practice in uncovered fields for the following reasons:

1. Silage tarp is not permeable like ground cover. Therefore restricting the flow of air and water. This leads to soil borne plant disease. 
2. Related to reason number one, water will pool up and create foliar borne plant disease.

One could use silage tarp plastic in a covered space with drip irrigation. Holes are not necessary, as one could butt up a piece of plastic to each side of the plant and fasten it down with anchoring pins. 

The material make up of our ground cover is Polypropylene (PP). It does not contain Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). 

For more information download the attached spec sheet. 

The 3.2oz is referred to as ground cover and the 5oz is referred to as a weed barrier. The 3.2 oz is made to withstand UV rays and lasts longer in the direct sunlight. The 5oz is meant to be covered with rock or mulch.

This product is made in India. 

For more information please review the spec sheets below. 

Note: Farmers Friend does not sell a 5oz weed barrier.