How to protect young trees? – Corrugated Plastic Tree Guards

Polyflute corrugated plastic tree guards protect seedlings from pests, storms, and rain. Young trees planted in garden and lawn areas provide shade and ornamental value to the landscape. But weeds also sometimes encroach on areas near tree trunks, and while string trimmers cut weeds quickly, they can cause damage to the thin bark on young trees. To protect the trunk from damage, Polyflute® specially designed corrugated plastic tree guards. PP corrugated tree protectors make new saplings grow healthier.

How do Corrugated Plastic Tree Guards work?

The first step

Cover the soil around the root site of the seedling tree with appropriately sized PP corrugated tree protectors. But leave 2 inches of space between the trunk and the tree guards. This method inhibits weeds from growing near the trunk and helps prevent lawn grass from encroaching on the area.

The second step

Open a plastic tree guard along the open seam, slide the plastic tree protectors around the trunk and slide them down until their bottoms rest against the soil. Plastic corrugated tree protectors not only protect from mechanical damage, but also prevent rodents from chewing on the tender bark.

The third step

Pull out weeds growing through plastic tree protectors by hand. Use a string trimmer for weeds around the mulch area to prevent damage to the trunk.

The last step

People usually remove PP tree guards within one to two years as the saplings grow. The exact time depends on the species of the tree. Refill the mulch once or twice a year to maintain its depth, so it continues to suppress weed growth.

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What the material of Polyflute plastic tree protectors?

Corrugated plastic tree guards are made from polypropylene, a thermoplastic material. Polypropylene is very environmentally friendly and will not pollute the environment, and it is also a non-toxic material. By adding pigment particles to polypropylene, you can get the color you like. Therefore, many manufacturers will choose this material as a raw material to develop some new products.

The properties of Polypropylene include:

• Good heat resistance
• Semi-rigid
• Good fatigue resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Tough
• Translucent
• Integral hinge property

Features of plastic tree protectors

1. The surface is smooth and easy to print, and the printing content can be customized according to your requirements.
2. Waterproof and moisture-proof, outdoor use is not affected.
3. Acid and alkali resistance, good anti-corrosion effect.
4. Polypropylene plastic sapling guards are simple to make and easy to install.
5. Professional places can recycle discarded PP corrugated tree protectors, saving resources.
6. Long service life, no weathering, good weather resistance.
7. Polyflute can customize plastic tree protectors in various sizes and colors for you.
8. Not only good quality, but also cheap and low cost.

About Polyflute®

We are a leading corrugated plastic manufacturer with rich experience, professional team, and first-class customer service. We always try our best to provide customers with more convenient and professional one-stop overall solutions.
If you need corrugated plastic tree guards or other corrugated plastic products, please feel free to contact us at any time! We will get back to you ASAP!