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Preventing weedsPromoting profits

Product range‘Unique Pot Toppers’ are available in a range of sizes to fit most pots and if we do not have the right size we will do our best to make it.

9cm (1,890 per case) 20 cases per pallet9x9 Square (1,890 per case) 20 cases per pallet1 litre (13cm) (1,134 per case) 20 cases per pallet2 Litre (17cm) (720 per case) 20 cases per pallet3 Litre (19cm) (504 per case) 20 cases per pallet5 Litre (23cm) (348 per case) 20 cases per pallet7.5 Litre (26cm) (260 per case) 20 cases per pallet

Tree mat 44 x 44cm (90 per case) 20 cases per pallet

Hanging basket Liner 14” (100 per case) 20 cases per palletHanging basket Liner 16” (90 per case) 20 cases per pallet

Capillary matting 1.37 x 11m 20 per pallet

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IntroductionWeed control has always been a huge problem on commercial nurseries around the world and now more so than ever.

Chemical herbicides are being banned one by one across Europe and if they are not banned then legislation surrounding their application has increased. This has resulted in the very labour intensive hand weeding process becoming more common on most nurseries to clean up plants before sale.

Research and development of the ‘Unique Pot Topper’ range commenced in late 2010 to establish a NEW innovative range of products to prevent weeds, liverwort and moss, and reduce labour costs on commercial nurseries.

A unique blend of recycled fabrics was established in 2011 and since then trials of the ‘Unique Pot Topper’, both on a Commercial Nursery and at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE, have been carried out.

Now 3 years on from the initial trials the ‘Unique Pot Topper’ range has successfully achieved its objective, to prevent weeds, liverwort and moss without the use of any herbicides.

Trials are now being carried out into the use of Unique Pot Toppers as an alternative to some pests.

Unique Pot Toppers -made from a unique blend of recycled fabrics to provide one of the best weed control products on the market.

Advantages of ‘Unique Pot Toppers prevents weed growth, liverwort & moss without herbicides allows water and nutrient penetration easily through the natural fibres to the plant increased water retention - less frequent watering needed releases nutrients as the natural fibres decompose plus no competition from weeds for nutrients - less fertiliser needed acts naturally as a deterrent to slugs provides a natural layer of insulation � made predominantly from recycled natural fibres which are biodegradable through time naturally resistance to sunlight, acids, rot and mildew under most normal conditions holds its shape around the plant preventing removal by wind - no shrinkage is soft and fits around all plant shapes without damaging the plant provides added value plus sustained weed control during retailing on a garden centre

Advantages over herbicides Quicker and easier to use No specialist training, equipment or protective clothing needed Minimal environmental impact Pleasant to work with Only apply once

SAVE ON LABOUR/TIME SAVE ON HERBICIDESSAVE ON FERTILISER SAVE ON WATER

David Kerr, Greenmout Campus, CAFRE with Paul Downard, Unique garden products showing the difference in weed control when using the Unique pot toppers. Both pots had weed seed sown on them.

Testimonials‘we tested the ‘Unique Pot Toppers’ in nursery conditions and found it is a flexible and easy to use product which prevents weeds including moss and liverwort from developing. The nature of the product also allows it to hold moisture resulting in the need for less frequent watering’.David Kerr, Greenmout Campus, CAFRE

‘we have been using the ’Unique Pot Toppers‘ now since 2012 on all our shrubs across our 14 acre nursery. We are really impressed with the ease in which they fit around all shapes of plants, their ability to stay in place even during high winds and of course their ability to prevent weeds and liverwort. We have seen a significant reduction in labour costs associated with both spraying and weeding and the plants are much healthier’.Liam Greene, Plantation Road Nursery Ltd

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HEALTHIER CLEANER PLANTSHEALTHIER PROFITS