Plastic sheeting is a common practice in gardens as it allows different crops and plants to grow easily. Mostly these sheets are made of polyethylene, although different versions of the sheets are available. They can be used for moving the planting of crops at an earlier date. Using garden plastic sheeting can help in retaining moisture in an effective way while at the same time minimizing root damage as well as soil compaction.
There are different types of garden plastic sheeting materials available in the market. Let’s have a closer look at some of them.
Clear Vinyl Sheets
The clear vinyl sheets are actually clear polythene films that can effectively get rid of undesirable weeds from the garden area which include onion weeds, dock, ivy and rhizome grasses that prevent proper growth of plants from occurring. The clear plastic sheets allow the sunlight to pass easily to facilitate maximum soil absorption. By warming up the soil to the highest degree, these plastic sheets encourage the process of mulching. The transparent sheets also help in getting rid of soil borne pathogens in a process that is known as solarization. Solarization not only removes pests, insects, annoying pathogens and disease-causing organisms from the soils but also enhance soil fertility. This naturally guarantees faster growth of plants and crops as well as higher yields, better blooms as well as healthier vegetables and fruits.
Black Plastic Sheeting
Black plastic sheeting materials are actually black poly sheets that come in multiple forms. However, the ones that are most well suited for garden usage are 1-1.5 Mil thick and 4 feet wide. These sheets can warm up the fruits and vegetables quite well. The sheets serve as excellent insulators that keep the soils warm during daytime and get rid of cold in the night. These sheets can also guarantee growth of healthy crops during spring season.
