Patent ID: 6173528
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: A01G,E01C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of preparing and maintaining a stabilized natural turf, comprising:a) preparing a subsurface;b) placing a first layer of growth media on the prepared subsurface;c) placing a mat on the first layer, the mat having a water permeable and root permeable backing and a plurality of upwardly extending artificial fibers held thereto, the backing having a primary which is at least partially biodegradable;d) laying a second layer of growth media on the mat, so that the top of the second layer resides below the upper ends of the artificial fibers;e) growing natural grass plants in the second layer, with roots thereof extending downwardly through the mat and into the first layer resulting in a stabilized natural turf; andf) aerating the stabilized turf down to the first layer after the primary has begun to biodegrade, thereby to enhance the root permeability of the backing and to reduce organic buildup above the backing.