Mulching: cover ground to prevent growth of weeds and therefore facilitate life of ornamental plants.

Draining: passage of water through the felt avoids surface flow, preventing landslides and erosion of the ground.

Insulation: When used in vineyards prevents temperature fluctuations for example due to thermal excursion between night and day which harms the vines.

Maintenance: very little need of weed removal.

Mechanics: allows passage of work vehicles (small tractors) operating between the rows without 'ruining' the ground.