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Landscaping & Erosion
Control Products
For nearly a century, both Guar and Psyllium have been used in
landscaping and erosion control. Guar is used in hydroseeding
and in hydromulching applications. Guar additives minimize
erosion and promote moisture retention. Guar’s versatile organic
qualities integrate with virtually any kind of seed, additive,
or fertilizer.
On landfills, construction sites and any project where slopes
may be subject to erosion and runoff, guar and psyllium-based
products provide an ecologically-friendly solution.
Airborne particles of fugitive dust from landfills, large-scale
landscaping projects, and construction sites can be a public
safety hazard. In these instances, various guar and psyllium-based
products provide an effective, ecologically-responsible method
of dust suppression.
Companies like North Idaho Hydroseeding write, “Whether the site
is fairly flat or an extremely steep slope, we have the ability
to tackify our hydroseeding slurries using guar gum…”
Another hydroseeding expert wrote, “Guar gum, used as a
tackifier, has produced excellent results. The thickening and
bonding capabilities can last up to six months. If guar is mixed
with a cross linking agent, chances are the product would be
able to last over a year. The most important use of the
tackifier is its capability to last long enough for germination
of the seed. Because guar gum is an organic ingredient, it
enhances germination and creates a better soil environment. Due
to the different climate and land conditions in the varied
regions, the time for germination is unpredictable.”
Northstar can provide precise product grades to meet state
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“Northstar Impex can provide
us with products that meet
different state and regional
standards. They are very easy
to work with and give us
timely service...it’s a seamless
process. We like that their
products are environmentally
friendly, and 100% natural, as
this matters in some applications.
They also can supply us with multiple grade options.”
- An Erosion
Control Professional
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