You Garden Strulch Mineralised Straw Mulch Slug Deterrent 9kg Bag

Strulch Mineralised Straw Mulch & Slug Deterrent 9kg Bag - suppresses weeds and pests. Save time and money with Strulch Mulch. Lasting up to two years, you'll spend less time weeding, watering and feeding and more time enjoying your garden. Strulch also provides automatic pest control by deterring slugs and snails, giving you an alternative way to deal with these bothersome pests! A mineralised straw mulch, Strulch is the new and efficient way of applying a mulch to your plants. Used by professionals, Strulch is light and easy to use. Manufactured in Britain using a new preservation technique, naturally occurring soil minerals are used to stabilise and condition milled straw. This ensures that nutrients are release into the soil not taken from it - so plants remain happy and healthy. Another benefit is that the straw remains attractive for up to 2 years, giving a much more visually appealing finish to your garden, with a rustic, earthy-brown colour which will darken with age. Reducing the need for watering and weeding, Strulch suppresses weeds by up to 95% by blocking out light and prevents moisture loss by evaporation from the soil. It's also great for pest control as slugs and snails dislike the texture so will tend to stay away, while added minerals act as an extra deterrent. With a neutral pH, Strulch is ideal for use around the garden - use it in borders and pots, raised beds and around fruit and veg and in the kitchen garden. Strulch can also be incorporated into compost or soil to improve soil structure. Potted: N Potted: N Each 9Kg bag covers approximately 3 square metres. To apply, remove existing weeds & spread mulch 3 to 4cm deep on bare soil around established plants, leaving space around woody stems & water well Leave on beds for more than one year or work into the soil to improve soil fertility structure and drainage.