Strulch Blog

Sir Joseph Banks 1743-1820 Sailed to Australia with Captain Cook and transformed Kew Gardens into a Botanic Garden of world renown. His presidency of the Royal Society enabled him to promote the importance of botanic exploration and plant experimentation. He came from Lincolnshire and there is a garden at the Sir Joseph Banks Centre in Horncastle which includes some of the plants he brought...

We are proud to announce that Strulch Garden Mulch will be showcased again at The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 3rd till 8th July 2012 at the Las Mariposas Garden. There is an important message conveyed in the design of the garden : Las Mariposas (Hopes of a Nicaraguan girl) Designed by Robert KennettBuilt by Greenhaven Landscapes This garden, designed by Robert Kennett, supports Amnesty...

This month two new gardens will be trailing Strulch. Harewood House in Yorkshire will be using Strulch in their rose garden and Strulch will be used by The Princes Foundation at The Prince's Garden at the BRE Innovation Park in Watford, Herts. More information on www.princes-foundation.org

This year's dry weather, cool nights and warm days have meant some foes have fared better than others. Pity the poor slugs that have spent this summer desperately seeking moisture. Actually don't – surprisingly, slugs spend only 5-10% of their time above ground, the rest they are hidden below, still eating, still sliming (both actually good for the soil). So although there may seem to be fewer...

Alys on mulching the veg garden It's a good idea to start thinking about mulching the vegetable garden (raised beds and all) particularly around established vegetables. Mulch now, and you'll save on weeding and help conserve moisture. Use something light. I'd advise against bark – unless it's properly rotted down it can cause nitrogen lock-up and it harbours slugs. Straw can be very effective,...

I told you last year that following advice from Dave Stewart we decided to try a new way of reaching customers. A new audience and one possibly more in tune with 'the web'. We have been very fortunate in our customers so far but to grow the business we need to get the message out there. We know it’s good because you have told and our challenge to get more people using Strulch and to do it cost...

Last year Jackie won a Business Link competition and received her award at The International Business Conference in Harrogate. One of the guest speakers was Dave Stewart ( one time Eurythmics). Not only is Dave a super star musician, he also advises the likes of Nokia. His talk centred around being creative in business and how ideas can germinate. He offered to comment on marketing issues faced...

Jackie Whiteley was named one of Yorkshire's top 100 entrepreneurs in The Yorkshire Post. The survey was sponsored by Coutts Bank and Grant Thornton. Jackie said 'I am delighted to have been recognised in this way and that Strulch is proving to be so popular amongst professional and amateur gardeners'

http://www.therecord.com/living/article/630597--in-the-garden-england-s-alnwick-garden-is-a-sight-to-behold David Hobson's article about The Alnwick Garden mentions Strulch and the great recommendation which came from the gardeners there.

Weeding weapon: Strulch Jean Vernon Jean Vernon chooses the best of the weedbusters It's not just the garden plants that are romping away in the borders. Weeds are making the most of the warmer, wetter weather and colonising any bare patch of soil. Time spent dealing with these culprits now will be man-hours well spent. Reap the benefits Applying a surface mulch does wonders for the...