Compostable tree mulch for arboriculture, reforestation and perennial crops.
Including blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
FilmOrganic compostable mulch systems are used for tree planting, perennial beds, and urban landscaping projects where long-term establishment is required without leaving plastic residues in the soil.
Designed for trees, perennials, and long-term plantings, FilmOrganic systems support establishment …without polyethylene, plastic removal, or long-term microplastic contamination of soils.
Compostable Mulch & Tree Protection Designed for Arboriculture
Compostable tree mulch for arboriculture and reforestation
Agricultural coulees (tree establishment)
Windbreak / Shelterbelt (tree planting systems)
Reforestation (plastic-free reforestation mulch)
Landscaping (urban tree & perennial planting)
Orchard (biodegradable orchard mulch)
Agricultural coulees
Windbreak Shelterbelt
Reforestation
Landscaping
Orchard
Biodegradable tree protection without plastic legacy
OrganicGUARD is designed to perform in the same conditions where polyethylene is traditionally used — exposed sites, hardwood plantations, reforestation projects and low-maintenance installations.
Field performance
Reliable weed suppression during the critical establishment phase
Thermal insulation that moderates soil temperature
Moisture retention that reduces water stress
Improved survival rates, particularly for young hardwood trees
Operational benefits
No plastic removal at the end of the project
No collection, transport or disposal of contaminated plastic
Reduced long-term maintenance burden
Simplified project close-out
Environmental integrity
No polyethylene
No PFAS
No microplastics
Full biodegradation in soil after the protection phase
OrganicGUARD allows professionals to meet performance requirements without creating a long-term soil legacy.
Applications: trees, perennials, and urban planting
Available formats & quantities
OrganicGUARD is available in formats commonly used in professional arboriculture, reforestation and urban forestry projects.
Systems available
3-year system — for standard establishment periods
5-year system — for challenging sites or slow-growing species
Formats
Rolls
Collars
Quantities and anchoring recommendations are adjusted based on:
project type
soil conditions
exposure (wind, slope)
required lifespan
All systems are validated with you before quoting to ensure proper field performance.
Compostable vs polyethylene tree mulchPolyethylene is used because it works
In arboriculture and reforestation, polyethylene is widely used for one simple reason:
it delivers reliable results.
It provides effective weed control, thermal insulation and moisture retention —
critical factors for tree survival, especially for hardwood species and low-maintenance projects.
In many real-world situations, removing polyethylene without a proven alternative would directly compromise survival rates.
This reality is well understood by professionals in the field.
The real issue is not performance — it is end of life
Polyethylene does not biodegrade.
Over time, it fragments under UV exposure, mechanical stress and temperature variations, creating microplastics that remain permanently in the soil.
These microplastics are:
invisible
impossible to remove
persistent for decades
This is not a question of efficiency during the project —
it is a long-term soil liability.
A necessary clarification on “degradable” plastics
Some materials marketed as degradable or oxo-degradable are still based on polyethylene.
They may fragment faster,
but fragmentation is not biodegradation.
Breaking plastic into smaller pieces does not make it disappear —
it only spreads it further into the soil.
How OrganicGUARD is fundamentally different
OrganicGUARD was designed to deliver the same peace of mind as polyethylene,
without the polyethylene end-of-life problem.
Like all biodegradable materials, OrganicGUARD undergoes controlled fragmentation as part of the biodegradation process.
The critical difference is what this fragmentation produces.
Polyethylene does not biodegrade.
Over time, it fragments under UV exposure, mechanical stress, and temperature variations, creating microplastics that persist permanently in the soil.
OrganicGUARD fragments into biodegradable components that are fully metabolized by soil microorganisms, transforming into:
water
CO₂
biomass
Without leaving microplastics behind.
The functional benefits professionals expect remain the same:
reliable weed suppression
soil insulation
moisture conservation
improved tree survival
The difference is what remains after the job is done.
The protection disappears — not the problem.
Key takeaway for professionals
Polyethylene is used because it guarantees results.
OrganicGUARD was engineered to provide the same level of reliability,
while eliminating the long-term presence of plastic in the soil.
Benefits & performance in real-world arboriculture projects
FEATURES :
Biodegradable tree protection
Biodegradable membranes made from corn, bioplastics and minerals.
Contain no polyethylene or pollutants.
Eliminate the use of pesticides.
Does not create microplastics.
Does not contain PFAS.
Available in collars and rolls.
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Yes. Compostable tree mulch is designed for tree planting, arboriculture, reforestation, and long-term establishment projects where reliable performance is required during the critical establishment phase.
OrganicGUARD provides the same functional benefits professionals expect from polyethylene mulch — weed suppression, soil insulation, and moisture retention — without creating a permanent plastic residue in the soil.
It is used in commercial, municipal, and reforestation projects where both field performance and long-term soil integrity are important.
Every project is different.
If you would like us to review your specific application, we want to hear about your project.
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Yes. Compostable mulch can be used for perennial crops such as blueberries, where weed control and moisture conservation are critical, particularly during establishment.
In blueberry systems, OrganicGUARD helps:
control weeds along the row
reduce soil moisture fluctuations
moderate soil temperature
System selection (lifespan, format, anchoring) is adapted based on planting layout, site conditions, and expected lifespan of the planting.
To ensure proper performance, system selection matters.
We want to understand your planting system and site conditions.
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Yes. Compostable mulch can be used for perennial fruit crops such as strawberries and raspberries, where weed control, soil moisture management, and temperature moderation are important.
During the establishment and early production years, OrganicGUARD provides consistent protection while eliminating the need for plastic removal at the end of the cycle.
System selection is adjusted based on:
crop type
planting method
expected duration of use
Choosing the right system is key.
Tell us about your project so we can recommend the appropriate solution.
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No.
OrganicGUARD does not contain polyethylene and does not generate microplastics.
While polyethylene fragments into persistent microplastics that remain in the soil for decades, OrganicGUARD undergoes controlled fragmentation as part of the biodegradation process and is fully metabolized by soil microorganisms.
It biodegrades into:
water
CO₂
biomass
No plastic residue remains in the soil.
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The lifespan of compostable tree mulch is engineered, not accidental.
OrganicGUARD is available in systems designed to provide:
3 years of effective protection for standard establishment projects
5 years for more demanding sites or low-maintenance conditions
The mulch remains functional throughout the critical establishment phase and biodegrades after its protective role is complete.
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Yes — when the system is properly specified.
Polyethylene has traditionally been used for weed control and moisture conservation in reforestation. OrganicGUARD was developed to deliver equivalent field performance during establishment.
The key difference is end of life.
Polyethylene fragments into microplastics that remain in the soil indefinitely.
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Yes.
OrganicGUARD is increasingly used in municipal, urban forestry, and public landscaping projects where plastic removal, disposal costs, and long-term soil contamination are major concerns.
Because it:
requires no end-of-project plastic removal
reduces handling and disposal of contaminated plastic
leaves no microplastic legacy
OrganicGUARD aligns with public sustainability objectives without compromising field performance.
As with any municipal or public project, eligibility and acceptance must be validated with the relevant authority.
Project requirements, specifications, and approval processes may vary by municipality or jurisdiction.We are open to collaboration.
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IYes — when considered per unit, compostable tree mulch typically has a higher upfront cost than polyethylene.
However, unit price alone does not reflect the true cost of polyethylene in arboriculture and long-term planting projects.
Polyethylene does not biodegrade.
It persists in the soil indefinitely, fragmenting over time into microplastics that cannot be recovered.In tree and perennial systems, polyethylene gradually becomes buried in the soil as roots develop, soil settles, and maintenance operations continue.
After several years, removal is no longer practical — and often no longer possible.If polyethylene had to be removed after five years in tree planting projects, the labor, soil disturbance, and disposal challenges would be significant.
Compostable tree mulch eliminates this long-term liability entirely.
It performs its function during establishment, then biodegrades in place — without removal, without disposal, and without leaving plastic residues behind.The real comparison is not unit price.
It is short-term cost versus long-term soil responsibility.
Learn more (optional details)
“Why professionals still use polyethylene — and what changes with OrganicGUARD”
microplastics / end-of-life / same peace of mind
2 types of products available, lifespan 3 or 5 year.
60 cm x 60 cm & 1m2 collar, with practical cut-out
1000' roll, disk with a conventional machine
