maanpeite
Maanpeite is a Finnish term that refers to any cover that protects the soil surface. In ecology, horticulture, and land management, maanpeite describes a layer that blankets the soil to stabilize it, conserve moisture, and suppress weeds. The concept can be realized with living vegetation or with inert materials.
Living maanpeite consists of low-growing, spreading plants that form a continuous cover, such as creeping perennials
Functions of maanpeite include reducing soil erosion on slopes and exposed soil, moderating soil temperature fluctuations,
Applications of maanpeite span horticulture, landscaping, ecological restoration, and slope stabilization, including use on green roofs.