Natural burlap, (jute), is a thick, durable fabric commonly used in the horticulture industry for wrapping root balls as well as wrapping the plant material to protect against wind burn when transporting. Landscapers use Natural Burlap for stabilizing bare slopes until grass or other plant media grow enough to hold the soil together. Also use for winter wrap, as well as for numerous garden projects, including gathering and transporting leaves, lawn erosion control and various types of plant cover.