Abstract: Disclosed is a method of curing concrete including wetting a target curing concrete surface; placing a first portion of a curing blanket on the target curing concrete surface; and placing a second portion of the curing blanket on the target curing concrete surface. The first portion and the second portion overlap, but are not otherwise connected for curing. Overlapped and nonoverlapped segments of each of the first and second portions are substantially similar. Also disclosed is a method of curing concrete including wetting a target curing concrete surface; disposing a curing blanket on the target curing concrete surface; and roller squeegeeing the curing blanket on the target curing concrete surface.

Abstract: An artificial seedbed used in growing vegetation. The artificial seedbed comprises a base layer formed of a biodegradable product having a porosity and wet density that permit a root of the desired vegetation to penetrate the base layer and establish the vegetation for growing. The artificial seedbed also comprises an intermediate layer comprising a plurality of seeds for use in growing the desired vegetation. A cover layer cooperates with the base layer to form an envelope about the intermediate layer. The cover layer can be coextensive with the base layer and secured to the base layer by a bonding agent. The cover layer is formed of the same or different biodegradable product as the base layer. The material used in the cover layer permits the sprouting vegetation to penetrate it during the growing process.

Abstract: Curing blanket having a first layer and a second layer airlaid on the first layer. The first layer is a vapor barrier. The second layer includes bi-component or multibond fibers and short-fiber fluff pulp obtained from Kraft processing.

Abstract: An artificial seedbed used in growing vegetation. The artificial seedbed comprises a base layer formed of a biodegradable product having a porosity and wet density that permit a root of the desired vegetation to penetrate the base layer and establish the vegetation for growing. The artificial seedbed also comprises an intermediate layer comprising a plurality of seeds for use in growing the desired vegetation. A cover layer cooperates with the base layer to form an envelope about the intermediate layer. The cover layer can be coextensive with the base layer and secured to the base layer by a bonding agent. The cover layer is formed of the same or different biodegradable product as the base layer. The material used in the cover layer permits the sprouting vegetation to penetrate it during the growing process.