Strulch is applied in a 4-5cm (2 - 2.5 inch) layer and it will form a protective layer that helps to retain water and also control weeds. The mineralisation process is approved for use in organic growing systems. Strulch can be left as a ground cover layer to keep weeds under control for up to two years. Alternatively it can be worked into the soil at the end of the season to improve soil structure and drainage. Being an organic natural product it will rot down over a time period and provide nutrients and organic matter to the soil which is vital for healthy flower beds
The benefits of using Strulch are:
- lasting weed control
- reduces watering
- adds organic matter
- environmentally friendly
- greatly improves soil structure
Each pack contains 100 litres and weighs only 8kg. One pack will cover up to 3 square metres.
Don't just take our word for it!
Strulch was featured on the final ever Ground Force programme, an hour-long special focussing on "A garden for Africa 05" - a group effort between the BBC and the British Museum. Ground Force co-presenter Kirsty King says
"I first discovered Strulch at the famous Eden Project. It looked great in the Tropical Zone, really showing off the plants but with a true natural feel. At Ground Force we liked to introduce our viewers to new and exciting products that genuinely have something new and positive to offer. Strulch definitely fits into this category - a true gardener's friend".
As mentioned above The Eden Project uses Strulch and Jon Pearce, Horticultural Supervisor, has this to say
" Strulch has been used at the Eden Project over the last couple of years. In particular areas, the Cornish crop exhibits and the tea exhibit. The Eden Project is very keen to support this type of environmental project. This spring we will be expanding the tea garden and planting another 6-700 Tea plants, on a very steep bank. The Strulch will be ideal for this situation where we want to prevent soil erosion and preserve moisture around new plants. Strulch also has the advantage of lowering the pH of the soil unlike many composted green wastes".
Jim England, Superintendent of Trials at the RHS Garden Wisley says:
" Last year we used Strulch on our rhubarb beds and this year we did a full trial using Strulch around two varieties of Iris and in wetland planting area. Strulch worked extremely well, no weeds came through and it looked neat and tidy on the surface. It was light and easy to spread and didn't blow around. It is lasting very well at the end of the first season and looks likely to last for the full two years with little or no topping up. Another benefit we found was that Strulch stopped the ground from compacting after irrigation".
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