Strulch Blog

I wanted to share a completely unexpected bonus use of the Strulch - my garden crops are benefiting from it immensely, and we have a few bags left over after Strulching our raised beds. Last night we had a huge sudden deluge of rain, the driveway drain blocked from a profusion of wisteria blooms and water started pouring into the lower level of our house as the drain entrance was plugged with...

Kent and Sussex residents supplied by South East Water will face water usage restrictions due to unprecedented levels of demand. The company has announced that it has no other option but to limit the use of hosepipes in the region, with the restrictions set to come into effect on June 26. South East Water has stated that its facilities are currently operating at maximum capacity. Every water...

We have not undertaken any trials ourselves but a number of customers have previously reported good results using Strulch as a cover on potatoes. We would recommend waiting until leaves and stems are well above ground level before spreading Strulch to avoid contact with young leaves - but otherwise the product is safe to use in contact with stems and tubers. The attached short article from the...

Regardless of the season or weather conditions slugs along with snails persistently trouble gardeners. They can be found on damp autumn days beneath piles of wet leaves, but even during the summer heat, they can wreak havoc on your plants and flowers leaving behind a garden filled with unsightly holes. However, gardeners are now being strongly advised not to eliminate slugs and snails...

Recently we've received a few calls and emails from customers expressing dissatisfaction with the delivery service. Despite the delivery company's tracking emails and sharing information with the delivery company, things don't always go according to plan. Deliveries may be delayed or instructions overlooked. When such issues arise, we do our best to resolve them promptly. From our...

The hosepipe ban in Cornwall and Devon has been extended and won't be lifted until December 'without drought-breaking rainfall'.During a hosepipe ban, it can be challenging to keep your garden looking healthy and vibrant. Fortunately, there is a solution: mulch with Strulch. By spreading a layer of Strulch over your garden soil, you can help to reduce evaporation, keeping the soil moist and...

There are many reasons why mulching is good gardening practice. This year has seen a record low rainfall in some parts of the country. Strulch will keep moisture in the soil but always saturate the soil before laying any mulch. A key benefit of using Strulch is that it reduces weed growth by 95%. It blocks light which is needed for germination of annual weeds, and it is long lasting- up to 2...

Gardeners at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have been studying the buds on the trees in their gardens across the country. They say buds suggest trees will be floriferous with blossom this spring because of the perfect conditions last year for bud formation, and also because early flowering has been prevented by the cold this February.It could turn out to be a spectacular display and if...

Doldol is a miniature miracle. She is the smallest orphan to ever come into Sheldrick Wildlife Trust care — claiming a title previously held by Kithaka and then Ndotto — and, truth be told, she hasn’t grown much since then! Beneath this diminutive frame is an enchanting personality and a mighty determination. We have chosen to partner with the charity Sheldrick Wildlife Trust because of the...

The weather in Yorkshire has improved and we are starting to prepare our garden for Spring. We will of course top up the Strulch where it is needed. Mulching has always been good gardening practice and articles in the media are recommending it to readers. Strulch around snowdrops in winter Graham Dillamore, Deputy Head of Gardens and Estates at Historic Royal Palaces said. "Last spring,...