Expert Advice

Q Why is it a good idea to add a mulch to your garden? A Mulching is good gardening practice because the organic matter enriches the soil and improves structure and drainage over time. Mulching also stops weeds germinating and keeps moisture in the soil. Your expensive plants are given the best conditions to thrive. Dual Action Strulch does all this and acts as a deterrent to slugs and snails - the most annoying pests in the garden! The physical properties of Strulch together with the embedded minerals are unpleasant to them but harmless to other wildlife. Strulch has a neutral pH so can be used anywhere in the garden. Buy in bulk or in smaller quantities through our stockists. ‘Strulch’ is a scientific success story. At Leeds University, Dr Geoff Whiteley found he could replicate a natural process which preserves straw. Little did he know that Strulch garden mulch would be the result. He and his wife Jackie decided to bring ‘Strulch’ to market. Strulch is made from wheat straw and the mineralisation process preserves the straw and turns it dark brown. It lasts for up to two years. Over time, the mulch improves soil structure and adds nutrients. Professional gardeners see the benefits too: “The Alnwick Garden uses Strulch around our delphiniums and hostas to prevent slug damage. Strulch is also used to suppress weeds throughout our borders with great effect.” Trevor Jones, Former Head Gardener “I have used it on the veg beds as a heavy mulch and experimenting in some areas as a no dig concept. I want to improve the soil by not digging it in and let it break down with worms and natural decomposition. I have also used it on two of the herbaceous borders to keep the weeds down and keep the ground warmer to help protect the crowns.” Lorraine Pearson Head Gardener, Floors Castle Gardens “I am extremely pleased with the product’s ability to suppress weed growth and have noted an observable improvement in overall plant health and soil structure over a wide range of plants with successive applications.” David Redmore, Director, Garden and Landscape Design