Sustainability and environmental protection have become increasingly important throughout the last decade. It’s no longer enough to make these matters the concern of governments and business – we all have to do our bit. And that includes making the right choices for our homes and gardens. Choosing the right materials. Avoiding pollution. Protecting trees. And ensuring that our actions don’t contribute to flooding. And when it comes to driveways and landscaping, Groundcell can help.
Discovering Groundcell and How it Supports the Environment
What is Groundcell?
Groundcell is a cellular confinement system. Created from textured and perforated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) strips, it creates pockets to help hold earth in place in a variety of scenarios. From embankments to driveways and gardens. In doing so, it prevents soil erosion, promotes good drainage, and allows plant growth.
Four environmental benefits of using Groundcell in landscaping
1. It prevents soil erosion
Soil erosion can have a whole range of negative environmental impacts. It removes nutrients from the soil, pollutes waterways, can lead to flooding, and also makes a terrible mess in a garden environment. Groundcell not only provides a supportive structure beneath the surface of the soil. It enables plants to grow, the roots of which provide additional support against soil erosion.
2. It supports plant growth
While there are a number of solutions available to prevent soil erosion, they don’t all allow for healthy root growth. You probably don’t need us to tell you the benefits that plants bring to the environment. The way they release oxygen into the atmosphere and absorb carbon dioxide. Their role in regulating the water cycle and promoting biodiversity. And the way they support wildlife – not just pollinators, but providing food to a wide variety of animals. Because Groundcell enables healthy, uninterrupted root growth, it supports plants in environments in which they may otherwise struggle to grow. Such as on steep slopes and along driveways.
3. It protects tree roots
If you have a front garden, the chances are that you will have a driveway. The problem with that from an environmental perspective is that driveways will frequently impact tree health by crushing roots and inhibiting growth. Grouncell provides a solid barrier between the driveway surface and the substrate beneath, supporting even weight distribution. This means that tree roots can grow and spread without being impacted by whatever is happening on the surface. But it also means that the roots aren’t going to come to the surface and damage your driveway.
4. It doesn’t contribute to flooding
Groundcell has been devised to promote natural drainage. The open cellular system both stops the compaction of surface soil, and allows for water to easily drain away. And this is really important. Scientists have warned that flooding in the UK is becoming more frequent and affecting more people. The more we can do in our own homes to increase natural drainage and avoid contributing to the problem, the better.
Groundcell is a versatile, environmentally friendly landscaping solution. It’s easy to use and rapid to install. So, if you’re looking for a way to stabilise your soil structure and enhance your garden environment, Groundcell might just provide the answer.
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