Porosity
A tree surround made of our porous material allows rain to reach the tree roots. In fact, the StoneSet layer lets water through up to 103ltrs/m2/second. This cuts down on the need for watering, ensuring every drop of precious rain water or any water that escapes from the irrigation system doesn’t go to waste as it will find its way into the ground.
Safety
A 30mm layer of porous paving around a tree surround not only cuts down on puddles, but eliminates loose stones, so there is little to trip over. This is especially important in high foot/wheel traffic areas like the Corso. The special blend used in the paving incorporates fine cast sand, which makes the material itself slip-resistant. The durability of the material also enhances safety. Many traditional hard surfaces are prone to cracking, but our flexible porous paving resists it, removing the threat of exposed roots and holes that people can trip over.
Tamping Down Competition Naturally
Covering the ground around a tree discourages insects and weeds that might otherwise compete with or eat your tree. Weeds need sunlight, and while porous paving will let the ground breathe, it will block burrowing pests from coming up and discovering your tree’s bark.
It is important to remember that your tree may drop seeds, too. Open ground and the cracks in traditional paving can allow them to grow where you don’t want them. StoneSet guarantees its work for 10 years, but the material can last more than 25 years. That is a long time to keep your tree surround free from pests in the ground.
Low Maintenance
There isn’t much to keeping porous paving looking neat and pretty. The council’s workers can easily apply a brush and pressure washer once in a while and it will continue working for a long time. It can take the sun, freezing temperatures and heat without losing colour or flexibility, and so doesn’t require any special considerations.
