Strulch Blog

Not so long ago, in the grand scheme of earth’s history, our planet belonged to nature. There were no borders or boundaries, just vast open space that stretched from ocean to ocean. Those days have long passed. Now, national parks, reserves, and protected areas are the last remaining sanctuaries for wildlife. No longer is untouched land the default, but the exception. Here in Africa, Kenya is...

In the latest Autumn 2022 Journal of The Hardy Plant Society Kevin Line, Head Gardener at Lakeside Hotel, gives tips on how he uses Strulch in his gardens. Article copyright of The Hardy Plant Society

After a very dry summer we are topping up the Strulch in our garden. There has been some much needed rain making it an ideal time to start cutting back. Dr Geoff Whiteley topping up Strulch in our garden We've added 40 bag pallets to our range. This option is available to everyone but those of you that need a 7.5t truck will be limited to 40 bags or less. It has become clear that...

How long have you been working for the Trust? I started working for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in 2017, as a Keeper at the Nairobi Nursery. And where are you from, Galgallo? I am from northeastern Kenya, a place called Marsabit County. I grew up near Marsabit National Park, which is an extensive wilderness with different types of wild animals, including elephants. My school was attached to...

Although our gardens have battled with a prolonged and dry year it has not only affected us here. The rains have failed in parts of Kenya and Tsavo is in the midst of a dramatic drought. The rains won’t come until November, at the earliest — and their arrival is never a given, but rather a fervent hope. Left to its own devices, nature is a severe but just master. Some years, abundance...

Thank you for Duncan for sending us a photo from Floors Castle in Scotland who are using Strulch in their No Dig soil regeneration for their vegetable gardens. Their sign reads: No Dig In Spring of 2021, we started a "no-dig" in the vegetable garden * We will add compost & organic matter on top of the beds each year; * this will take a least three years to get going; * it will allow...

About Manchester publication posted an article on the best independent garden centres in Greater Manchester and the winner is one of our Stockists. Well done Bud Garden Centre! Bud Garden Centre4.7 stars based on 264 reviews Omer Drive, Manchester M19 2JN “Small independent garden centre, great selection of plants, really well cared for by a knowledgeable proprietor and staff. Bit of a hub...

This September we'll be attending the Pro Landscaper LIVE at The Mere in Cheshire as a Partner.Much like the previous Pro Landscaper LIVE events, the afternoon will include a welcome networking lunch with the exhibitors at 12:30pm, before they head into a number of topical seminars with influential landscapers, garden designers, and suppliers within the landscape sector.This year tickets will...

We are a family business and our daughter Cecily pictured here yesterday is inspecting Strulch at Hampton Court Palace gardens. Cecily with Strulch at Hampton Court Palace gardens On what was a very sunny and hot day Strulch was doing its job to conserve moisture in the soil as well as keeping the weeds down. A Scarecrow with Strulch mulch at Hampton Court Palace gardens A bed with Strulch...

We have been supporting Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for over a year. We make an annual donation and our customers can donate to the charity when buying Strulch. We send all donations without deduction to them. On Sunday evening I was watching Our Changing Planet on BBC1. The section about Kenya showcased the work of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. I hope this boosts donations to them in support of...