Helps seeds to germinate by holding in moisture and controlling wash-away. Protects plants from windburn, freezing rain, snow and ice. Shades sensitive plants from the sun. Excellent for hundreds of craft projects. Possibly the most versatile home and garden product ever, 100% natural burlap had hundreds of uses both indoors and out. In your garden, burlap protects seedlings, controls erosion and serves as a shade cloth, wind screen or camouflage. Indoors, its uses are limited only by your imagination. Rich texture makes it ideal for craft projects. Made in the USA.